US Bridges

Bu 67 WB Hendrson over W Buffalo Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270025906042

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,112
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 67 WB Hendrson over W Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 67 WB Hendrson over W Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 104 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 10,112 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,400 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 67 WB Hendrson
CrossesW Buffalo Creek
Location0.2 MI W of SH 174
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34696, -97.38958
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,112 (2023)
Projected traffic29,400 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Bu 67 WB Hendrson over W Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Bu 67 WB Hendrson over W Buffalo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 67 WB Hendrson over W Buffalo Creek carry?

About 10,112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bu 67 WB Hendrson over W Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 67 WB Hendrson over W Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.