SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek
GoodFranklin County, Texas · 9.8 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 010810019001034
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,366
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek 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 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 3,366 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,530 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 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 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek carry?
About 3,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 37 over Big Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.