IH 37 Wfr over Brush Pen Hollow Creek
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 2049 · Structure no. 161490007307021
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 Wfr over Brush Pen Hollow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 37 Wfr over Brush Pen Hollow Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 94 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 IH 37 Wfr over Brush Pen Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is IH 37 Wfr over Brush Pen Hollow 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does IH 37 Wfr over Brush Pen Hollow Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 Wfr over Brush Pen Hollow Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 Wfr over Brush Pen Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.