US Bridges

SH 37 over Mustang Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 4.3 MI S JCT US 271 · Structure no. 011940018904051

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
292 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,797
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over Mustang Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 37
CrossesMustang Creek
Location4.3 MI S JCT US 271
RouteState Highway 37
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40966, -95.22641
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,797 (2019)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SH 37 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 37 over Mustang 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 37 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 1,797 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.