US Bridges

CO RD 37 over Prong Steep Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 1 MI South of CO RD26 · Structure no. 007399

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 37 over Prong Steep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 37 over Prong Steep Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 37
CrossesProng Steep Creek
Location1 MI South of CO RD26
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17452, -86.49903
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2003)
Projected traffic530 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 37 over Prong Steep Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 37 over Prong Steep Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 37 over Prong Steep Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 37 over Prong Steep Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 37 over Prong Steep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.