US Bridges

Cr. 37 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · Chapman · Structure no. 008318

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 37 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 37 over CSX Railroad in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 37
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationChapman
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.66725, -86.71916
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 37 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 37 over CSX Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 37 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 37 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 37 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.