US Bridges

FM 637 over Cedar Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 5.80 MI E of HWY 287 · Structure no. 181750099501056

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 637 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 637 over Cedar Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 637
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5.80 MI E of HWY 287
RouteState Highway 637
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04919, -96.31947
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2021)
Projected traffic357 by 2041
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 637 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 637 over Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 637 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is FM 637 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 637 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.