US Bridges

CR-36 over Little Creek

Good

Lamar County, Alabama · 9.9 Mi. N.E. Vernon · Structure no. 004524

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-36 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-36 over Little Creek 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR-36
CrossesLittle Creek
Location9.9 Mi. N.E. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84745, -88.00349
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic650 (2016)
Projected traffic966 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-36 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-36 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR-36 over Little Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-36 over Little Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-36 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.