US Bridges

Ga SR 37-ALA SR 10 over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · At Ga & Ala State Line · Structure no. 021481

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
824 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ga SR 37-ALA SR 10 over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ga SR 37-ALA SR 10 over Chattahoochee River in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,745 by 2032. The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesGa SR 37-ALA SR 10
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationAt Ga & Ala State Line
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.60425, -85.05604
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length824 ft (251.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2020)
Projected traffic2,745 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ga SR 37-ALA SR 10 over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ga SR 37-ALA SR 10 over Chattahoochee River 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 Ga SR 37-ALA SR 10 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ga SR 37-ALA SR 10 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ga SR 37-ALA SR 10 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.