US Bridges

SR 37 MP 0.748 over Wiregrass Central RR

FairPosted for load

Dale County, Alabama · Tank Hill Gate Ft Rucker · Structure no. 016258

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 MP 0.748 over Wiregrass Central RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 MP 0.748 over Wiregrass Central RR in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37 MP 0.748
CrossesWiregrass Central RR
LocationTank Hill Gate Ft Rucker
RouteU.S. Route 37
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31416, -85.7332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic105 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$889,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 MP 0.748 over Wiregrass Central RR built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 MP 0.748 over Wiregrass Central RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 MP 0.748 over Wiregrass Central RR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 MP 0.748 over Wiregrass Central RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 MP 0.748 over Wiregrass Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.