US Bridges

County Road 36 over Hamby Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 2 MI N of Wynnville · Structure no. 007813

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Hamby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 36 over Hamby Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesHamby Creek
Location2 MI N of Wynnville
RouteCounty Highway 287
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.09501, -86.38332
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2025)
Projected traffic921 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$493,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over Hamby Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over Hamby 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Hamby Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Hamby Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns County Road 36 over Hamby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.