US Bridges

SH 37 over Cobb Jones Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 10.5 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 010810018905015

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over Cobb Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 37 over Cobb Jones Creek in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesSH 37
CrossesCobb Jones Creek
Location10.5 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30673, -95.24687
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,228 (2020)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 37 over Cobb Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 37 over Cobb Jones 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 37 over Cobb Jones Creek carry?

About 2,228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over Cobb Jones Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over Cobb Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.