US Bridges

County Road 36 over Johnsons Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 1.49 Mi. E of JCT Ala 105 · Structure no. 020196

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,626
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Johnsons Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 36 over Johnsons Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,626 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,077 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesJohnsons Creek
Location1.49 Mi. E of JCT Ala 105
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4593, -85.5841
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,626 (2006)
Projected traffic5,077 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$556,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over Johnsons Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 36 over Johnsons 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 County Road 36 over Johnsons Creek carry?

About 3,626 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Johnsons Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns County Road 36 over Johnsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.