US Bridges

County Road 36 over Five Mile Creek Trib.

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. E. of Akron · Structure no. 011816

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Five Mile Creek Trib. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 36 over Five Mile Creek Trib. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesFive Mile Creek Trib.
Location2.1 Mi. E. of Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87, -87.71
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
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$667,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over Five Mile Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over Five Mile Creek Trib. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Five Mile Creek Trib. carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Five Mile Creek Trib.?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over Five Mile Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.