US Bridges

US 67 NB over West Buffalo Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.5 M W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270042205042

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over West Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over West Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 17,101 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,270 by 2033. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesWest Buffalo Creek
Location0.5 M W of SH 174
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38082, -97.40308
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,101 (2023)
Projected traffic9,270 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB over West Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over West 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 NB over West Buffalo Creek carry?

About 17,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over West Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over West Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.