Old HWY 36 RD over Buffalo Creek
GoodAustin County, Texas · 3.9 MI S of FM 2754 · Structure no. 130080AA5108001
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 543
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 36 RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Old HWY 36 RD over Buffalo Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 36 RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 36 RD over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 36 RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 543 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 36 RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 36 RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.