US Bridges

Baker RD (cr 568) over Shoal Creek

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Marshall County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021110

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker RD (cr 568) over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker RD (cr 568) over Shoal Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker RD (cr 568)
CrossesShoal Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 568
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3646, -86.12749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2019)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$381,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker RD (cr 568) over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker RD (cr 568) over Shoal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Baker RD (cr 568) over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Baker RD (cr 568) over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Baker RD (cr 568) over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.