US Bridges

Co. 237 over Caty Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S.E. Abanda · Structure no. 004690

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 237 over Caty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 237 over Caty Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. 237
CrossesCaty Creek
Location2 Mi. S.E. Abanda
RouteCounty Highway 237
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08306, -85.50722
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic310 (1992)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$277,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 237 over Caty Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 237 over Caty 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. 237 over Caty Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. 237 over Caty Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. 237 over Caty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.