US Bridges

County Road 37 over Huckaby Branch

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.9 MI North CO Road #35 · Structure no. 018458

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Huckaby Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 37 over Huckaby Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesHuckaby Branch
Location0.9 MI North CO Road #35
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37281, -87.10259
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2003)
Projected traffic280 by 2034
Trucks0%
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$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 37 over Huckaby Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 37 over Huckaby Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Huckaby Branch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 37 over Huckaby Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Huckaby Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.