US Bridges

CO RD 36 over Red Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 0.81 KM W of Mehaphy · Structure no. 016439

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 36 over Red Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 36 over Red Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 784 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 36
CrossesRed Creek
Location0.81 KM W of Mehaphy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.61908, -88.41033
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2013)
Projected traffic875 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 36 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 36 over Red 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 April 2023.

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

About 784 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 36 over Red Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 36 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.