US Bridges

SR 37 over Withacoochee River

Good

Cook County, Georgia · App 7 MI E of Adel · Structure no. 000000007550560

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
730 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Withacoochee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Withacoochee River in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2031. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesWithacoochee River
LocationApp 7 MI E of Adel
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.12026, -83.32171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2024)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Withacoochee River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Withacoochee River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Withacoochee River carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Withacoochee River?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Withacoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.