US Bridges

CO 35 over Muscadine Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · Aprox. 1.5MI N of HWY 78 · Structure no. 017900

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

About this bridge

CO 35 over Muscadine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 35 over Muscadine 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 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 825 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO 35
CrossesMuscadine Creek
LocationAprox. 1.5MI N of HWY 78
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76952, -85.42346
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic825 by 2035
Trucks0%
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$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 35 over Muscadine Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 35 over Muscadine 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 Muscadine Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO 35 over Muscadine Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO 35 over Muscadine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.