IH 37 SB over Hackberry Creek
GoodLive Oak County, Texas · 2.9 MI NW of SH 72 · Structure no. 161490007401175
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,502
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 SB over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 SB over Hackberry Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,502 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,930 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 Hackberry Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 37 SB over Hackberry 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 Hackberry Creek carry?
About 9,502 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 SB over Hackberry Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 SB over Hackberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.