CR 442 over Buffalo Creek Trib
PoorPosted for loadFisher County, Texas · 4.0 MI W of FM 611 · Structure no. 080770AA0362002
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 442 over Buffalo Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 442 over Buffalo Creek Trib in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 442 over Buffalo Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 442 over Buffalo Creek Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 442 over Buffalo Creek Trib carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 442 over Buffalo Creek Trib?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 442 over Buffalo Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.