US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Buggy Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 1.7E of Caddo C/L · Structure no. 289540000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over Buggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 37 over Buggy Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesBuggy Creek
Location1.7E of Caddo C/L
RouteState Highway 37
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.33417, -98.06667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 37 over Buggy 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over Buggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.