US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 5.3 Mi. E of I-44 JCT · Structure no. 324920000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
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 2023, so it is 2 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,560 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesCreek
Location5.3 Mi. E of I-44 JCT
RouteState Highway 37
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33419, -97.49801
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2022)
Projected traffic28,560 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 37 over Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 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 20,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 37 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.