IH 37 SB over Waller Creek
GoodLive Oak County, Texas · 1.25 MI NW of FM 799 · Structure no. 161490007401163
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,925
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 SB over Waller Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 37 SB over Waller Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,925 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 37 SB over Waller Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 37 SB 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 SB over Waller Creek carry?
About 8,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 SB over Waller Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 SB over Waller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.