US Bridges

Academy RD over Cut Bank Creek

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · .4 MI NW Academy Church · Structure no. 018461

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy RD over Cut Bank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Academy RD over Cut Bank Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAcademy RD
CrossesCut Bank Creek
Location.4 MI NW Academy Church
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75569, -88.22112
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2002)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy RD over Cut Bank Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy RD over Cut Bank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Academy RD over Cut Bank Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Academy RD over Cut Bank Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Academy RD over Cut Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.