CO Rt 837 over Coal Creek
PoorPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N CO Rt 4 T9SR5E · Structure no. 012243
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 837 over Coal Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 837 over Coal Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 119 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 837 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is CO Rt 837 over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 837 over Coal Creek carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is CO Rt 837 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 837 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.