US Bridges

CO 36 over Turner Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · Between US 431 and CR 13 · Structure no. 018580

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 36 over Turner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 36 over Turner Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 36
CrossesTurner Creek
LocationBetween US 431 and CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56808, -85.65106
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic840 (2002)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 36 over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 36 over Turner 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO 36 over Turner Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 36 over Turner Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO 36 over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.