US Bridges

SR 37 MP .305 over Little Claybank Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Jct. Dale Co. 114 · Structure no. 013380

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 MP .305 over Little Claybank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 MP .305 over Little Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,472 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 37 MP .305
CrossesLittle Claybank Creek
LocationJct. Dale Co. 114
RouteState Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30811, -85.74334
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating92.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2013)
Projected traffic4,472 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$822,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 MP .305 over Little Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 MP .305 over Little Claybank 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 37 MP .305 over Little Claybank Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 MP .305 over Little Claybank Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 37 MP .305 over Little Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.