US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 4.0 MI E I-44 · Structure no. 214420000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 37 over Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,280 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesCreek
Location4.0 MI E I-44
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates35.33419, -97.52087
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2022)
Projected traffic29,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1987, making it 38 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 November 2023.

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

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 37 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.