CR 437 T Beam over Bavar Creek
FairPosted for loadCullman County, Alabama · CR 437 T Beam · Structure no. 003079
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 437 T Beam over Bavar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 437 T Beam over Bavar Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 437 T Beam over Bavar Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 437 T Beam over Bavar 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CR 437 T Beam over Bavar Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 437 T Beam over Bavar Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 437 T Beam over Bavar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.