US Bridges

County Route 37 over Branch

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 1 Mi. E. Halls Cross Road · Structure no. 006279

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 37 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 37 over Branch in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Route 37
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mi. E. Halls Cross Road
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40058, -87.31538
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic375 (1993)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$295,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 37 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 37 over Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 37 over Branch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Route 37 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Route 37 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.