US Bridges

County Road 37 over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck.

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W I-59 · Structure no. 003705

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,336
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 37 over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 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 18,336 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,254 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesTrib. to Cribbs Mill Ck.
Location0.3 MI W I-59
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18138, -87.50893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,336 (2007)
Projected traffic30,254 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$532,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 37 over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Road 37 over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. 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 Road 37 over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. carry?

About 18,336 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.