US Bridges

Co. RD 36 over Robinson Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. W CO RD 36 CO RD · Structure no. 015813

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD 36 over Robinson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. RD 36 over Robinson Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo. RD 36
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W CO RD 36 CO RD
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45545, -87.76877
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (1985)
Projected traffic766 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RD 36 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD 36 over Robinson 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 Robinson Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD 36 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD 36 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.