SR 37 over Bear Branch
GoodCook County, Georgia · In East Adel · Structure no. 000000007500050
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,990
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 over Bear Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 over Bear Branch in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7,990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 37 over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 37 over Bear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 37 over Bear Branch carry?
About 7,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 over Bear Branch?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.