US Bridges

Cr. 37 over Rocky Creek Relief

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · Chapman · Structure no. 008320

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 37 over Rocky Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Cr. 37 over Rocky Creek Relief 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 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. 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 171 ft (52 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCr. 37
CrossesRocky Creek Relief
LocationChapman
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.66737, -86.71484
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 37 over Rocky Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Cr. 37 over Rocky Creek Relief 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 37 over Rocky Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is Cr. 37 over Rocky Creek Relief?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 37 over Rocky Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.