US Bridges

Cr. 37 over Martin Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. SW Chapman · Structure no. 008321

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 37 over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 37 over Martin Creek 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.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 37
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.5 Mi. SW Chapman
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.66718, -86.72451
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$615,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 37 over Martin Creek built?

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

What condition is Cr. 37 over Martin Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 37 over Martin Creek carry?

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

How long is Cr. 37 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 37 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.