US Bridges

CO RD 36 over Hamilton Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 2.8 MI W US 43 · Structure no. 013012

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 36 over Hamilton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 36 over Hamilton Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 36
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location2.8 MI W US 43
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46335, -87.79831
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1986)
Projected traffic471 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$460,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 36 over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 36 over Hamilton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 36 over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 36 over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 36 over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.