IH 37 Efr over Salt Branch Creek
GoodLive Oak County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 99 · Structure no. 161490007307224
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 Efr over Salt Branch Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Efr over Salt Branch 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 37 Efr over Salt Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 37 Efr over Salt Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does IH 37 Efr over Salt Branch Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 Efr over Salt Branch Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 Efr over Salt Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.