US Bridges

37th Street E over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck.

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · JCT Mcfarland Blvd * 37th · Structure no. 011972

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,128
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th Street E over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 37th Street E over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 16,128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,611 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries37th Street E
CrossesTrib. to Cribbs Mill Ck.
LocationJCT Mcfarland Blvd * 37th
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17528, -87.52441
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic16,128 (2001)
Projected traffic26,611 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 37th Street E over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37th Street E 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 37th Street E over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck. carry?

About 16,128 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 37th Street E over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck.?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 37th Street E over Trib. to Cribbs Mill Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.