US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Creek

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI E SH92 · Structure no. 140690000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
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 Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 years old, older 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,080 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI E SH92
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates35.29098, -97.79584
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2022)
Projected traffic14,080 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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$937,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 37 over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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 July 2023.

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

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 37 over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 37 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.