US Bridges

SH 37 over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 1.65 MI N of SH 154 · Structure no. 102500019002038

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,362
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 37 over Little Dry Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 4,362 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,070 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 37
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location1.65 MI N of SH 154
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81727, -95.43446
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,362 (2020)
Projected traffic6,070 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 37 over Little Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 37 over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 4,362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 37 over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.