IH 37 NB over Sulphur Creek
GoodLive Oak County, Texas · 3.9 MI SE of SH 72 · Structure no. 161490007401179
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,925
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 NB over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 NB over Sulphur Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 37 NB over Sulphur 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does IH 37 NB over Sulphur Creek carry?
About 8,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 NB over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 NB over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.