SH 171/174 over East Buffalo Creek
GoodJohnson County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of FM 4 · Structure no. 021270001902046
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 370 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,357
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 171/174 over East Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 171/174 over East Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 23,357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,700 by 2038. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 171/174 over East Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 171/174 over East 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 171/174 over East Buffalo Creek carry?
About 23,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 171/174 over East Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns SH 171/174 over East Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.