US Bridges

CO RD 37 over Cs Xrr

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Alabama · 2MI N. of SR185 · Structure no. 004871

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 37 over Cs Xrr is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 37 over Cs Xrr in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 37
CrossesCs Xrr
Location2MI N. of SR185
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01981, -86.55547
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2015)
Projected traffic720 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$862,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 37 over Cs Xrr built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 37 over Cs Xrr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 37 over Cs Xrr carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 37 over Cs Xrr?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 37 over Cs Xrr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.