US Bridges

CO Rt 236 over Rutherford Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.05 MI E JCT CO Rt 150 · Structure no. 009362

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 236 over Rutherford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 236 over Rutherford Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 236
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location0.05 MI E JCT CO Rt 150
RouteCounty Highway 236
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5392, -87.38289
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (1992)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$538,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 236 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 236 over Rutherford Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 236 over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 236 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 236 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.