US Bridges

CO RD 36 over Cooper Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 2.5 Miles So. SR 56 · Structure no. 013943

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 36 over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 36 over Cooper Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 36
CrossesCooper Creek
Location2.5 Miles So. SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4759, -85.78089
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$556,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 36 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 36 over Cooper 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 36 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 36 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 36 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.