US Bridges

S.H. 37 over White Grass Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 5.0 N-E Tx S/L · Structure no. 135030000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 37 over White Grass Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 37 over White Grass Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS.H. 37
CrossesWhite Grass Creek
Location5.0 N-E Tx S/L
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates33.89566, -94.98406
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 37 over White Grass Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is S.H. 37 over White Grass 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 White Grass Creek carry?

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

How long is S.H. 37 over White Grass Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 37 over White Grass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.