US Bridges

SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #1

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 7.5 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 010810018905047

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #1 in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 37
CrossesWhite Oak Creek Rel #1
Location7.5 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26552, -95.23565
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #1 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #1 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 White Oak Creek Rel #1 carry?

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

How long is SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #1?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.