US Bridges

CO Rt 137 over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E JCT CR 45 · Structure no. 010096

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 137 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 137 over Creek in Jackson 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO Rt 137
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI E JCT CR 45
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83311, -85.86775
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1990)
Projected traffic125 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 137 over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 137 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 137 over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 137 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 137 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.