US Bridges

SR 37 over Ichawaynochaway Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Georgia · 1 MI SE of Morgan · Structure no. 000000003700050

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
640 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Ichawaynochaway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 over Ichawaynochaway Creek in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2031. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesIchawaynochaway Creek
Location1 MI SE of Morgan
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52718, -84.58259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Ichawaynochaway Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Ichawaynochaway Creek 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 Ichawaynochaway Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Ichawaynochaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.