IH 37 NB over Brush Pen Hollow Creek
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 2049 · Structure no. 161490007307211
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,770
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 NB over Brush Pen Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 NB over Brush Pen Hollow Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14,770 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,850 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 NB over Brush Pen Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 37 NB 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 NB over Brush Pen Hollow Creek carry?
About 14,770 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 NB over Brush Pen Hollow Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 NB over Brush Pen Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.