US Bridges

County Road 36 over West Choctawhatchee R

GoodPosted for load

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-22 T-6-N R-25-E · Structure no. 004354

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
236 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,595
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over West Choctawhatchee R is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 36 over West Choctawhatchee R in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2034. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesWest Choctawhatchee R
LocationSEC-22 T-6-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47534, -85.52853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,595 (2004)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over West Choctawhatchee R built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over West Choctawhatchee R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over West Choctawhatchee R carry?

About 1,595 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over West Choctawhatchee R?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over West Choctawhatchee R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.