US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI E of I-44 · Structure no. 223520000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S.H. 37 over Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesCreek
Location3.2 MI E of I-44
RouteState Highway 37
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33406, -97.53408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,400 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 37 over Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 37 over 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 November 2023.

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

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 37 over Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.