US Bridges

CO RD A36 over Tollison Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · .4 MI E CO B41 CO A36 JCT · Structure no. 003163

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD A36 over Tollison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD A36 over Tollison Creek in Franklin 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD A36
CrossesTollison Creek
Location.4 MI E CO B41 CO A36 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0A36
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51688, -87.84522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1986)
Projected traffic113 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$518,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD A36 over Tollison Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD A36 over Tollison 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD A36 over Tollison Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is CO RD A36 over Tollison Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD A36 over Tollison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.