US Bridges

CO RD 37 over Brotherick Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.50 MI W CO 63 · Structure no. 020147

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 37 over Brotherick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 37 over Brotherick Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 37
CrossesBrotherick Branch
Location1.50 MI W CO 63
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90687, -87.57537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2003)
Projected traffic226 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$367,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 37 over Brotherick Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 37 over Brotherick Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 37 over Brotherick Branch carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 37 over Brotherick Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 37 over Brotherick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.