IH 37 SB over LA Para Creek
GoodLive Oak County, Texas · 4.4 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 161490007402153
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 37 SB over LA Para Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 37 SB 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,630 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 LA Para Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 37 SB 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 SB over LA Para Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IH 37 SB over LA Para Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 37 SB over LA Para Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.