US Bridges

SR 37 over Reedy Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 8 MI E of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100920

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 over Reedy Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationApp 8 MI E of Moultrie
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.17316, -83.65759
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Reedy 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 Reedy Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 37 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.