US Bridges

Country Club DR over Buckners Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of SH 71 Bus · Structure no. 130760AA0136001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,639
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club DR over Buckners Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Country Club DR over Buckners Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,900 by 2034. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club DR
CrossesBuckners Creek
Location0.15 MI S of SH 71 Bus
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89754, -96.89163
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (2017)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2034
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Club DR over Buckners Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club DR over Buckners 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Country Club DR over Buckners Creek carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Country Club DR over Buckners Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club DR over Buckners Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.