US Bridges

Cr. 37 over Hawkins Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 3.1 Mi.So.Jct.U.S. HWY.31 · Structure no. 014578

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 37 over Hawkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 37 over Hawkins Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 37
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location3.1 Mi.So.Jct.U.S. HWY.31
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74875, -86.62428
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2018)
Projected traffic330 by 2041
Trucks25%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 37 over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 37 over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 37 over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.