US Bridges

West Cr. 36 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-15 T-6N R-23-E · Structure no. 018817

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
771
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cr. 36 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying West Cr. 36 over Beaver Dam Creek in Dale 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 771 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Cr. 36
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
LocationSEC-15 T-6N R-23-E
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4925, -85.73374
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2003)
Projected traffic1,146 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Cr. 36 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is West Cr. 36 over Beaver Dam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West Cr. 36 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is West Cr. 36 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Cr. 36 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.