US Bridges

FM 37 over White River

Good

Floyd County, Texas · 3.8 MI W of US 62 · Structure no. 050780162701002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 37 over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 37 over White River in Floyd County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 37
CrossesWhite River
Location3.8 MI W of US 62
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93391, -101.42455
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 37 over White River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 37 over White River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 37 over White River carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 37 over White River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 37 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.