US Bridges

SR 37 over Big Branch

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 4 MI W of Funston · Structure no. 000000007100860

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Big 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesBig Branch
LocationApp 4 MI W of Funston
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19345, -83.93909
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2024)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Big Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 37 over Big 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 Big Branch carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Big Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 37 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.