US Bridges

SR 37 over Little River Overflow

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 15 MI E of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100950

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Little River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 over Little River Overflow in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesLittle River Overflow
Location15 MI E of Moultrie
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15571, -83.54623
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2024)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Little River Overflow built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Little River Overflow 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 Little River Overflow carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Little River Overflow?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Little River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.