US Bridges

CR # 37 over Martin Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.04 MI S CR 39 Int. · Structure no. 005553

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 37 over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 37 over Martin Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR # 37
CrossesMartin Creek
Location1.04 MI S CR 39 Int.
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55754, -86.99793
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 37 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 37 over Martin 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 August 2024.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR # 37 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR # 37 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.