US Bridges

CO 35 over Alewine Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · Aprox. 1MI N of Hyw 78 · Structure no. 017899

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 35 over Alewine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 35 over Alewine Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO 35
CrossesAlewine Creek
LocationAprox. 1MI N of Hyw 78
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76558, -85.42693
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2001)
Projected traffic820 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$771,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 35 over Alewine Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 35 over Alewine 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO 35 over Alewine Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 35 over Alewine Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO 35 over Alewine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.