US Bridges

CO RD 37 over Splunge Creek

FairPosted for load

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI W JCT CO RD 70 · Structure no. 008322

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 37 over Splunge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 37 over Splunge Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 400 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO RD 37
CrossesSplunge Creek
Location1 MI W JCT CO RD 70
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01042, -87.46152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$891,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 37 over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 37 over Splunge Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 37 over Splunge Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 37 over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 37 over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.