US Bridges

CR # 37 over Fourmile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N SR 80 · Structure no. 003749

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 37 over Fourmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 37 over Fourmile Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR # 37
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location2.5 MI N SR 80
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46353, -87.04373
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$373,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 37 over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 37 over Fourmile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 37 over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR # 37 over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR # 37 over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.