US Bridges

County Road No 36 over Sugar Creek

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Fayette County, Alabama · 2 Miles East of Wayside · Structure no. 018748

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
883
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road No 36 over Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road No 36 over Sugar Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road No 36
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2 Miles East of Wayside
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8936, -87.86882
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2010)
Projected traffic928 by 2030
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$773,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road No 36 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road No 36 over Sugar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road No 36 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road No 36 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road No 36 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.