US Bridges

County Road 36 over White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.2 MI S of Al 131 · Structure no. 009704

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over White Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 36 over White Oak Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 696 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location2.2 MI S of Al 131
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7697, -85.22292
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2011)
Projected traffic750 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$622,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over White Oak 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.