US Bridges

SR 36 over Mcdaniel Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT SR36 & SR157 · Structure no. 018286

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Mcdaniel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 36 over Mcdaniel Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,869 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36
CrossesMcdaniel Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT SR36 & SR157
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41664, -87.15914
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2023)
Projected traffic2,869 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Mcdaniel Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Mcdaniel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 36 over Mcdaniel Creek carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Mcdaniel Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Mcdaniel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.