SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek Slough
FairFranklin County, Texas · 9.5 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 010810019001033
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,366
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek Slough in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 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 3,366 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,530 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek Slough built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek Slough 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek Slough carry?
About 3,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek Slough?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.