US Bridges

County HIGHWAY137 over Whipporwill Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 7322 Ft S JCT 1561 · Structure no. 007176

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY137 over Whipporwill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY137 over Whipporwill Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY137
CrossesWhipporwill Creek
Location7322 Ft S JCT 1561
RouteCounty Highway 372
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.31463, -86.11234
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$538,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY137 over Whipporwill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY137 over Whipporwill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY137 over Whipporwill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY137 over Whipporwill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY137 over Whipporwill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.