US Bridges

SR 37 over Bull Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 10 MI E of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100870

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Bull Creek 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 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesBull Creek
LocationApp 10 MI E of Moultrie
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15536, -83.61822
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2024)
Projected traffic4,755 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 37 over Bull 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 Bull Creek carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 37 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.