US Bridges

SH 37 over Snell Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 11.3 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 011940018902033

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,912
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over Snell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 37 over Snell Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 83 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 1,912 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,254 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 37
CrossesSnell Creek
Location11.3 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 37
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.77328, -95.05602
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,912 (2020)
Projected traffic2,254 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Snell Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 37 over Snell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 37 over Snell Creek carry?

About 1,912 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over Snell Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over Snell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.