US Bridges

CR-36 over Yellow Creek Relief

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · 6.1 Mi. N.E. Vernon · Structure no. 004522

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

About this bridge

CR-36 over Yellow Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR-36 over Yellow Creek Relief 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-36
CrossesYellow Creek Relief
Location6.1 Mi. N.E. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81587, -88.05711
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$315,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-36 over Yellow Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is CR-36 over Yellow Creek Relief 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 Yellow Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is CR-36 over Yellow Creek Relief?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-36 over Yellow Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.