US Bridges

SR 36 over Dry Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 2 MI W JCT SR 36 & SR 53 · Structure no. 010338

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 36 over Dry Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,021 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 MI W JCT SR 36 & SR 53
RouteState Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.531, -86.6242
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,021 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 36 over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 36 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.