US Bridges

CR 37 over Luxapallila Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 0.5 W of Covin · Structure no. 006178

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
535 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37 over Luxapallila Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 37 over Luxapallila Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 535 ft (163.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 37
CrossesLuxapallila Creek
Location0.5 W of Covin
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.692, -87.89543
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length535 ft (163.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2001)
Projected traffic130 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 37 over Luxapallila Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37 over Luxapallila 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 37 over Luxapallila Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 37 over Luxapallila Creek?

The structure is 535 ft (163.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37 over Luxapallila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.