US Bridges

Cr. 37 over Deep Step Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. NE Hopewellchurch · Structure no. 012582

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 37 over Deep Step Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 37 over Deep Step Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCr. 37
CrossesDeep Step Creek
Location2.0 Mi. NE Hopewellchurch
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7164, -86.62348
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic171 (2018)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 37 over Deep Step Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 37 over Deep Step 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cr. 37 over Deep Step Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 37 over Deep Step Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 37 over Deep Step Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.