US Bridges

SH 37 (bus) over Boggy Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 011940072202017

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 (bus) over Boggy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 37 (bus) over Boggy Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 37 (bus)
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.4 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60549, -95.07339
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2019)
Projected traffic531 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 (bus) over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 37 (bus) over Boggy 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 (bus) over Boggy Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 (bus) over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 (bus) over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.