US Bridges

US 67 Sfr over E Buffalo Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 1.5 Mi. E. of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270025906097

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Sfr over E Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 Sfr 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 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2034. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 Sfr
CrossesE Buffalo Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. of SH 174
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38228, -97.36784
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sfr over E Buffalo Creek built?

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

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

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Sfr 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 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 Sfr over E Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.