US Bridges

Cr. 37 over Mashy Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. E. Brushy Creek · Structure no. 014230

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 37 over Mashy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 37 over Mashy Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCr. 37
CrossesMashy Creek
Location1.3 Mi. E. Brushy Creek
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.6677, -86.64695
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
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2018)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks18%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 37 over Mashy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 37 over Mashy 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 Mashy Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 37 over Mashy Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 37 over Mashy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.