US Bridges

CO RD 37 over Oliver Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · .52 Miles East CO RD 39 · Structure no. 004872

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 37 over Oliver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 37 over Oliver Creek in Macon 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 6 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 37
CrossesOliver Creek
Location.52 Miles East CO RD 39
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53817, -85.71683
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 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 traffic299 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$384,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 37 over Oliver Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 37 over Oliver 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 37 over Oliver Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 37 over Oliver 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 Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.