US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 6.3 Mi.S.E.Caddo Cl · Structure no. 207430000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 37 over Boggy Creek in Canadian 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location6.3 Mi.S.E.Caddo Cl
RouteState Highway 37
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42007, -98.23002
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic528 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 Boggy Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 37 over Boggy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 37 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.