US Bridges

CR-36 over Town Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E CR-31 · Structure no. 006610

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-36 over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-36 over Town Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-36
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.3 MI E CR-31
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76803, -86.29309
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2021)
Projected traffic579 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$318,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-36 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR-36 over Town 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR-36 over Town Creek carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-36 over Town Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR-36 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.