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State Highway 37 (Oklahoma)
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State Highway 37 is a designation for two separate highways in the state of Oklahoma
. The northern section runs between Hinton
and Moore
in central Oklahoma, while the southern section runs from the Texas state line at the Red River
to Idabel
, in southeastern Oklahoma. The northern section of SH-37 runs 67.1 miles from US-281 in Hinton to Sunnylane Road (former SH-77H
) in Moore. The southern section of SH-37 is 12.6 miles (20.3 km) long.
. It runs in a zigzag pattern for four miles (6 km) to the southeast before crossing into Canadian County
. The Canadian County section runs in an irregular path to the southeast for 14 miles (22.5 km), before re-entering Caddo County.
Back in Caddo County, SH-37 runs three miles (5 km) south to the town of Cogar
, where it joins SH-152
, and turns to the east. This concurrency
goes two miles (3 km) before entering Grady County
.
In Grady County, SH-37/SH-152 goes 8.8 miles (14.2 km) to the east to US-81. There SH-152 turns to the north, and SH-37 joins US-81 for a one-and-a-half mile concurrency to Minco
, where SH-37 splits off and heads east once again.
SH-37 runs for 16.6 miles (26.7 km) in Grady County, serving as the northern terminus for SH-92 on the west edge of Tuttle
, and intersecting SH-4
in Tuttle before crossing into McClain County
.
One mile into McClain County, SH-37 serves as the northern terminus for SH-76
, then joins I-44 for a brief concurrency three miles later. SH-37 overlaps I-44 for three miles (5 km), running north across the Canadian River
into Cleveland County
and Oklahoma City
, where it runs east along SW 134th Street into the city of Moore, where it becomes S. 4th Street.
SH-37 ends at Sunnylane Road, formerly SH-77H, in Moore.
crosses the Red River
into Oklahoma, and heads north for two miles (3 km) to a junction with SH-98
. At this point, SH-37 heads east for 10½ miles to its terminus at US-70 Bypass in Idabel
.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. The northern section runs between Hinton
Hinton, Oklahoma
Hinton is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,175 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hinton is located at , elevation 1,676 feet ....
and Moore
Moore, Oklahoma
Moore is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. The population was 55,081 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh largest city in the state of Oklahoma....
in central Oklahoma, while the southern section runs from the Texas state line at the Red River
Red River (Mississippi watershed)
The Red River, or sometimes the Red River of the South, is a major tributary of the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers in the southern United States of America. The river gains its name from the red-bed country of its watershed. It is one of several rivers with that name...
to Idabel
Idabel, Oklahoma
Idabel is a city in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 7,658 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McCurtain County. The town is located in the tourist area Kiamichi Country.-History:...
, in southeastern Oklahoma. The northern section of SH-37 runs 67.1 miles from US-281 in Hinton to Sunnylane Road (former SH-77H
State Highway 77H (Oklahoma)
State Highway 77H is a spur that runs from US-77 in Norman, north through a small piece of unincorporated Cleveland County and Moore, to Oklahoma City...
) in Moore. The southern section of SH-37 is 12.6 miles (20.3 km) long.
Central Oklahoma
The SH-37 in Central Oklahoma begins at US-281 in Hinton, Caddo CountyCaddo County, Oklahoma
Caddo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 30,150. Its county seat is Anadarko. It is named after the Caddo tribe who were settled here on the 1870s...
. It runs in a zigzag pattern for four miles (6 km) to the southeast before crossing into Canadian County
Canadian County, Oklahoma
Canadian County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2010, the population was 115,541. Its county seat is El Reno. Canadian County is also part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. Canadian County is named for the Canadian River.-Geography:According to the U.S...
. The Canadian County section runs in an irregular path to the southeast for 14 miles (22.5 km), before re-entering Caddo County.
Back in Caddo County, SH-37 runs three miles (5 km) south to the town of Cogar
Cogar, Oklahoma
Cogar is a small unincorporated rural community in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. The post office was established March 25, 1902, and discontinued September 30, 1954. The exterior of the abandoned W.S. Kelly gas station and general store in Cogar can be seen in the 1988 movie, "Rain Man"....
, where it joins SH-152
State Highway 152 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 152 is a state highway running through west-central Oklahoma. At a length of 149.6 miles , it is the longest three-digit state highway in Oklahoma. It runs from State Highway 152 at the Texas State Line to Interstate 44 near Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City...
, and turns to the east. This concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
goes two miles (3 km) before entering Grady County
Grady County, Oklahoma
Grady County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2006, the population was 50,490. Its county seat is Chickasha.Grady County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
.
In Grady County, SH-37/SH-152 goes 8.8 miles (14.2 km) to the east to US-81. There SH-152 turns to the north, and SH-37 joins US-81 for a one-and-a-half mile concurrency to Minco
Minco, Oklahoma
Minco is a city in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,672 at the 2000 census.-History :The town was originally included in the Chickasaw Nation, and is believed to be named after the great Chickasaw chief and warrior, Itawamba Minco, who later acquired the name of Levi...
, where SH-37 splits off and heads east once again.
SH-37 runs for 16.6 miles (26.7 km) in Grady County, serving as the northern terminus for SH-92 on the west edge of Tuttle
Tuttle, Oklahoma
Tuttle is a city in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,294 at the 2000 census.Tuttle is a largely agricultural community with a focus on wheat, cotton, corn, alfalfa hay, Bermuda grass hay, and cattle. Nearby Braum's Dairy, the largest farm in the area, is located just...
, and intersecting SH-4
State Highway 4 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 4, abbreviated as SH-4 or OK-4, is a designation for two distinct highways maintained by the U.S. state of Oklahoma. One of them serves as an important route through the suburbs west of Oklahoma City, while the other connects US-259 to the Arkansas state line west of Cove, Arkansas....
in Tuttle before crossing into McClain County
McClain County, Oklahoma
McClain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 27,740 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Purcell. McClain County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is in the top 3 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma with a growth rate of...
.
One mile into McClain County, SH-37 serves as the northern terminus for SH-76
State Highway 76 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 76, also referred to as SH-76 or OK-76, is a highway maintained by the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is 110.7 miles long. It runs north–south through central Oklahoma, beginning at Jimtown Road just north of the Red River and ending north of Newcastle at SH-37...
, then joins I-44 for a brief concurrency three miles later. SH-37 overlaps I-44 for three miles (5 km), running north across the Canadian River
Canadian River
The Canadian River is the longest tributary of the Arkansas River. It is about long, starting in Colorado and traveling through New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and most of Oklahoma....
into Cleveland County
Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Cleveland County is a county in the central part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 255,755 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Norman. Cleveland County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
and Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
, where it runs east along SW 134th Street into the city of Moore, where it becomes S. 4th Street.
SH-37 ends at Sunnylane Road, formerly SH-77H, in Moore.
Southeastern Oklahoma
The southeastern SH-37 begins where TX-37State Highway 37 (Texas)
State Highway 37 is a state highway that runs from the Oklahoma border near Albion to Mineola in the northeast corner of the state.-Previous Route:...
crosses the Red River
Red River (Mississippi watershed)
The Red River, or sometimes the Red River of the South, is a major tributary of the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers in the southern United States of America. The river gains its name from the red-bed country of its watershed. It is one of several rivers with that name...
into Oklahoma, and heads north for two miles (3 km) to a junction with SH-98
State Highway 98 (Oklahoma)
State Highway 98, also abbreviated to SH-98 or OK-98, is a highway maintained by the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It travels for 20.3 miles through McCurtain Co. It has one unsigned spur route, SH-98S....
. At this point, SH-37 heads east for 10½ miles to its terminus at US-70 Bypass in Idabel
Idabel, Oklahoma
Idabel is a city in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 7,658 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McCurtain County. The town is located in the tourist area Kiamichi Country.-History:...
.