US Bridges

Co. RT.436 over Vest Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 436 · Structure no. 008769

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RT.436 over Vest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. RT.436 over Vest Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. RT.436
CrossesVest Creek
LocationCR 436
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.14053, -86.90372
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1991)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks10%
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$769,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RT.436 over Vest Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RT.436 over Vest 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. RT.436 over Vest Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. RT.436 over Vest Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Co. RT.436 over Vest Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.