US Bridges

Prospect Rd. over Cut Bank Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · .6 Mi. S.W. Baxter · Structure no. 015082

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Rd. over Cut Bank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Prospect Rd. over Cut Bank Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Rd.
CrossesCut Bank Creek
Location.6 Mi. S.W. Baxter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68158, -88.24875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic67 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Rd. over Cut Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Rd. over Cut Bank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect Rd. over Cut Bank Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Prospect Rd. over Cut Bank Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Rd. over Cut Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.