IH 37 SB over Lipan Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 1099 · Structure no. 150070007306189
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 470 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,046
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 SB over Lipan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB over Lipan Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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 13,046 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,430 by 2033. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 37 SB over Lipan Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 37 SB over Lipan 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does IH 37 SB over Lipan Creek carry?
About 13,046 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 SB over Lipan Creek?
The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 SB over Lipan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.