US Bridges

IH 37 Efr over Waller Creek

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW of FM 799 · Structure no. 161490007401035

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
131 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 Efr over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 37 Efr over Waller Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 88 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIH 37 Efr
CrossesWaller Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of FM 799
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates28.3943, -98.06437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 37 Efr over Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is IH 37 Efr over Waller 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 Waller Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is IH 37 Efr over Waller Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 Efr over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.