US Bridges

County Rt #37 over Anna Branch

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, Alabama · .1 MI East of CO RT.#35 · Structure no. 013318

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #37 over Anna Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt #37 over Anna Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt #37
CrossesAnna Branch
Location.1 MI East of CO RT.#35
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.36453, -88.11037
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1998)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks5%
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$340,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #37 over Anna Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt #37 over Anna 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt #37 over Anna Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt #37 over Anna Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt #37 over Anna Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.