US Bridges

Bu 67 EB Chambers over W Buffalo Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270025906061

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,112
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 67 EB Chambers over W Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 67 EB Chambers over W Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesBu 67 EB Chambers
CrossesW Buffalo Creek
Location0.2 MI W of SH 174
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34624, -97.38924
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 closed—
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 EB Chambers over W Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 67 EB Chambers 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 EB Chambers over W Buffalo Creek carry?

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

How long is Bu 67 EB Chambers over W Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 67 EB Chambers over W Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.