IH 37 Efr over LA Para Creek
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 4.4 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 161490007402019
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 Efr over LA Para Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 37 Efr over LA Para Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 37 Efr over LA Para Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is IH 37 Efr over LA Para Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does IH 37 Efr over LA Para Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 Efr over LA Para Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 Efr over LA Para Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.