US Bridges

Chisholm NB (ntta) over West Buffalo Creek Trib

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 021270050405518

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chisholm NB (ntta) over West Buffalo Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chisholm NB (ntta) over West Buffalo Creek Trib in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2033. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChisholm NB (ntta)
CrossesWest Buffalo Creek Trib
Location1.20 MI N of US 67
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39491, -97.41706
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2023)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Chisholm NB (ntta) over West Buffalo Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chisholm NB (ntta) over West Buffalo Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chisholm NB (ntta) over West Buffalo Creek Trib carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chisholm NB (ntta) over West Buffalo Creek Trib?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Chisholm NB (ntta) over West Buffalo Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.