US Bridges

US 67 SB over E Buffalo Ck Relief

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270025905070

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over E Buffalo Ck Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB over E Buffalo Ck Relief in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,042 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,550 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesE Buffalo Ck Relief
Location1.4 MI E of SH 174
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38254, -97.36976
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,042 (2023)
Projected traffic14,550 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 67 SB over E Buffalo Ck Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SB over E Buffalo Ck Relief 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 US 67 SB over E Buffalo Ck Relief carry?

About 9,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB over E Buffalo Ck Relief?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over E Buffalo Ck Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.