US Bridges

SR 36 over No Business Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 5.9 M E JCT SR36 & SR157 · Structure no. 004360

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over No Business Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 36 over No Business Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,697 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36
CrossesNo Business Creek
Location5.9 M E JCT SR36 & SR157
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41442, -87.05794
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2023)
Projected traffic4,697 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over No Business Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over No Business 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 No Business Creek carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over No Business Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over No Business Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.