US Bridges

CR 36 over Dodson Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 5.5 MI SW of Winfield · Structure no. 020329

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
883
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 over Dodson Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 36 over Dodson Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 36
CrossesDodson Creek
Location5.5 MI SW of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.87823, -87.88691
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2010)
Projected traffic883 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$336,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 36 over Dodson Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 over Dodson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 36 over Dodson Creek carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 over Dodson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns CR 36 over Dodson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.