US Bridges

SR 37 over Indian Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 4 MI E of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100210

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Indian Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 93 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationApp 4 MI E of Moultrie
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.18765, -83.71924
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2024)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is SR 37 over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.