US Bridges

CR-36 over Shiloh Branch

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · 6 Mi. N.E. Vernon · Structure no. 004521

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-36 over Shiloh Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-36 over Shiloh Branch in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-36
CrossesShiloh Branch
Location6 Mi. N.E. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81506, -88.05852
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic480 (2016)
Projected traffic713 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-36 over Shiloh Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-36 over Shiloh Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR-36 over Shiloh Branch carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-36 over Shiloh Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-36 over Shiloh Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.