Co. RD 37 over Bear Creek Dam Spillway
FairFranklin County, Alabama · Bear Creek Dam · Structure no. 00000B253040000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 384 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Co. RD 37 over Bear Creek Dam Spillway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Co. RD 37 over Bear Creek Dam Spillway in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. RD 37 over Bear Creek Dam Spillway built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. RD 37 over Bear Creek Dam Spillway 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Co. RD 37 over Bear Creek Dam Spillway carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co. RD 37 over Bear Creek Dam Spillway?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. RD 37 over Bear Creek Dam Spillway?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.