US Bridges

SH 37 over Pecan Bayou

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 7.5 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 011940018902026

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,148
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over Pecan Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over Pecan Bayou in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 85 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 5 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 2,148 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 37
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location7.5 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 37
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71851, -95.05664
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,148 (2020)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 SH 37 over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 37 over Pecan Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 37 over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 2,148 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.