SH 171 over Buffalo Creek
FairPosted for loadJohnson County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270036503009
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,181
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 171 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 171 over Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,181 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2033. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 171 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is SH 171 over 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 SH 171 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 5,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 171 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 171 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.