US Bridges

SR 37 over Indian Trail Branch

Good

Cook County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI E of Adel · Structure no. 000000007500070

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Indian Trail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Indian Trail Branch in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesIndian Trail Branch
LocationApp 3.5 MI E of Adel
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.13161, -83.36717
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2024)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Indian Trail Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail Branch carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Indian Trail Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Indian Trail Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.