US Bridges

SH 37 over Scatter Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 5.9 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 011940072202013

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over Scatter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 37 over Scatter Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 76 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,822 by 2039. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 37
CrossesScatter Creek
Location5.9 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 37
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56475, -95.15224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2020)
Projected traffic1,822 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 37 over Scatter Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 37 over Scatter 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 Scatter Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over Scatter Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over Scatter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.