US Bridges

S.H. 37 over Waterhole Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 6.2 N-E Tx S/L · Structure no. 134990000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over Waterhole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 37 over Waterhole Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesWaterhole Creek
Location6.2 N-E Tx S/L
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.89567, -94.96194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over Waterhole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.