US Bridges

IH 37 Wfr over LA Para Creek

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 4.4 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 161490007402152

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 37 Wfr over LA Para Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 37 Wfr over LA Para Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 37 Wfr
CrossesLA Para Creek
Location4.4 MI SE of US 59
RouteInterstate 37
StateTexas
Coordinates28.29535, -97.97304
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wfr over LA Para Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 37 Wfr over LA Para 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 Wfr over LA Para Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 37 Wfr over LA Para Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 37 Wfr over LA Para Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.