US Bridges

CR-36 over Luxapallila Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 1 Mi. South of Winfield · Structure no. 020853

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-36 over Luxapallila Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-36 over Luxapallila Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,624 by 2034. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-36
CrossesLuxapallila Creek
Location1 Mi. South of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91788, -87.837
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2014)
Projected traffic1,624 by 2034
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-36 over Luxapallila Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-36 over Luxapallila 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR-36 over Luxapallila Creek carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-36 over Luxapallila Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR-36 over Luxapallila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.