US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Worley Creek

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · 3.5 MI E SH92 · Structure no. 143420000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over Worley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 37 over Worley Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesWorley Creek
Location3.5 MI E SH92
RouteState Highway 37
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.29104, -97.75312
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic16,160 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 37 over Worley Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is S.H. 37 over Worley 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 Worley Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns S.H. 37 over Worley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.