US Bridges

US 67 Wbfr over West Buffalo Creek Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.1 MI West of SH 171 · Structure no. 021270042205043

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,368
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 Wbfr over West Buffalo Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 Wbfr over West Buffalo Creek Trib. 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 2,368 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,853 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 Wbfr
CrossesWest Buffalo Creek Trib.
Location0.1 MI West of SH 171
RouteU.S. Route 67
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37962, -97.41003
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,368 (2023)
Projected traffic2,853 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 Wbfr over West Buffalo Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is US 67 Wbfr over West Buffalo Creek Trib. 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 Wbfr over West Buffalo Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 67 Wbfr over West Buffalo Creek Trib.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns US 67 Wbfr over West Buffalo Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.