US Bridges

HWY 37 over Burnt Mill Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-19 T-7-N R-25-E · Structure no. 008774

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 37 over Burnt Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 37 over Burnt Mill Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 37
CrossesBurnt Mill Creek
LocationSEC-19 T-7-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55999, -85.57117
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic105 (2006)
Projected traffic156 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$763,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 37 over Burnt Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 37 over Burnt Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 37 over Burnt Mill Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY 37 over Burnt Mill Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY 37 over Burnt Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.