US Bridges

SH 37 over Lake Fork Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of SH 154 · Structure no. 102500019003037

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
800 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
9,435
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 over Lake Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 37 over Lake Fork Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,435 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,450 by 2033. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 37
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location2.40 MI S of SH 154
RouteState Highway 37
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76241, -95.46389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadH 20
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,435 (2020)
Projected traffic11,450 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$760,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 37 over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 37 over Lake Fork 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 Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 9,435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.