US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Creek

Good

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI S Canadian CO · Structure no. 207620000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying S.H. 37 over Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesCreek
Location2.8 MI S Canadian CO
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates35.33668, -98.13072
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2022)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 37 over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 37 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 37 over Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 37 over Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.