US Bridges

CR37 Hargrove RD over I-59

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · JCT I59 (at MP 74.2) · Structure no. 009903

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,113
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR37 Hargrove RD over I-59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR37 Hargrove RD over I-59 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,933 by 2041. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR37 Hargrove RD
CrossesI-59
LocationJCT I59 (at MP 74.2)
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17568, -87.50246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,113 (2021)
Projected traffic14,933 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR37 Hargrove RD over I-59 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR37 Hargrove RD over I-59 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR37 Hargrove RD over I-59 carry?

About 9,113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR37 Hargrove RD over I-59?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR37 Hargrove RD over I-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.