US Bridges

SR 37 over Bay Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Georgia · 1 Mile East of Edison · Structure no. 000000003700010

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Bay Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Bay Branch in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,805 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesBay Branch
Location1 Mile East of Edison
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56228, -84.71831
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2024)
Projected traffic2,805 by 2031
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Bay Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Bay 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Bay Branch carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Bay Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 37 over Bay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.