US Bridges

CR 460 over Buford Branch

Good

Cottle County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of FM 1168 · Structure no. 250510AA0107002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 460 over Buford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 460 over Buford Branch in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 460
CrossesBuford Branch
Location1.4 MI W of FM 1168
RouteCounty Highway 460
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83983, -100.29928
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 460 over Buford Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 460 over Buford Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 460 over Buford Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 460 over Buford Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 460 over Buford Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.