US Bridges

CO RD 37 over Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3 MI South of US 80 · Structure no. 007400

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 37 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 37 over 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO RD 37
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI South of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22551, -86.49749
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic410 (2003)
Projected traffic570 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 37 over Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 37 over 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 Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 37 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 37 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.