US Bridges

County Road 37 over Little Mulberry Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · 0.5MI.S.OF Billingsley · Structure no. 017953

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
394 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
980
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Little Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Little Mulberry Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2030. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location0.5MI.S.OF Billingsley
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65237, -86.72796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (1999)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 37 over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 37 over Little Mulberry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.