US Bridges

SR 37 over Little Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 1.25 MI W of Funston · Structure no. 000000007152110

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Little Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 over Little Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1.25 MI W of Funston
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19335, -83.89113
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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
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$697,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Little Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 37 over Little Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.