US Bridges

CO 36 over Possum Creek

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Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.3 MI SW of Int Al 64 · Structure no. 017567

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 36 over Possum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 36 over Possum Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 36
CrossesPossum Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of Int Al 64
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94232, -87.46037
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (1989)
Projected traffic280 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 36 over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 36 over Possum 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO 36 over Possum Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO 36 over Possum Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO 36 over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.