US Bridges

SR 37 over Slocumb Branch

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 7 MI W of Funston · Structure no. 000000007100850

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Slocumb Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Slocumb Branch in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesSlocumb Branch
LocationApp 7 MI W of Funston
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22156, -83.99118
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Slocumb Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Slocumb 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Slocumb Branch carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Slocumb Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 37 over Slocumb Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.