US Bridges

Bu 67 over E Buffalo Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270025906066

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 67 over E Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bu 67 over E Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 17,438 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,360 by 2038. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 67
CrossesE Buffalo Creek
Location0.6 MI E of SH 174
RouteState Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3496, -97.37629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,438 (2023)
Projected traffic24,360 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Bu 67 over E Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 67 over E 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 over E Buffalo Creek carry?

About 17,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bu 67 over E Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 67 over E Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.