US Bridges

US 67 Nbml over E Buffalo Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.5 Mi. E. of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270025906096

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Nbml over E Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 Nbml over E Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,042 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,440 by 2034. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 Nbml
CrossesE Buffalo Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. of SH 174
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38258, -97.36831
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,042 (2023)
Projected traffic22,440 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 Nbml over E Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 Nbml 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 US 67 Nbml over E Buffalo Creek carry?

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

How long is US 67 Nbml over E Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Nbml over E Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.