US Bridges

SH 37 over Gouchy Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 4.8 MI N JCT US 271 · Structure no. 011940077203012

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,648
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over Gouchy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 37 over Gouchy Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 37
CrossesGouchy Creek
Location4.8 MI N JCT US 271
RouteState Highway 37
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53084, -95.20303
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.
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2020)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2039
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 37 over Gouchy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 37 over Gouchy 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 Gouchy Creek carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over Gouchy Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over Gouchy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.