County Hwy 1137 over Creek
Marshall County, Alabama · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Hwy 1137 over Creek in Marshall County, Alabama, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1994).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 92 of the 171 inventoried bridges in Marshall County rated fair (53.8%); 15 (8.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 56 ft |
| Location | 4642 Ft S Jct 1073 |
| NBI structure number | 001825 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Marshall County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 431 over Guntersville Lake | 1938 | 35,218 | Fair |
| US 431 over Turkey Creek | 1952 | 31,175 | Fair |
| US 431 over Drum Creek | 1952 | 30,151 | Fair |
| US 431 over Branch | 1930 | 16,982 | Fair |
| SR 69 over Browns Creek | 1941 | 15,881 | Fair |
| SR 69 over Branch | 1934 | 12,904 | Good |
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