SH 37 over Big Sandy Creek
FairWood County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of FM 14 · Structure no. 102500019002039
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,843
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 37 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over Big Sandy Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,843 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 37 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 37 over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 3,843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 37 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 37 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.