US Bridges

SH 95 over Buckners Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of Bastrop C/L · Structure no. 130760032302017

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Buckners Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over Buckners Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesBuckners Creek
Location1.00 MI S of Bastrop C/L
RouteState Highway 95
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8842, -97.20058
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2020)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Buckners Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 over Buckners 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Buckners Creek carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Buckners Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Buckners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.