US Bridges

SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #3

Good

Franklin County, Texas · 8.4 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 010810018905050

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
364 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #3 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #3 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 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 2,651 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2033. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 37
CrossesWhite Oak Creek Rel #3
Location8.4 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27783, -95.24084
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 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 traffic2,651 (2023)
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 #3 built?

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

What condition is SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #3 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #3 carry?

About 2,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over White Oak Creek Rel #3?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 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 #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.