US Bridges

Chisholm TR (ntta) over Trib. to W. Buffalo Ck.

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.3 Mi. N. of CR 904 · Structure no. 021270050405528

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chisholm TR (ntta) over Trib. to W. Buffalo Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Chisholm TR (ntta) over Trib. to W. Buffalo Ck. 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChisholm TR (ntta)
CrossesTrib. to W. Buffalo Ck.
Location1.3 Mi. N. of CR 904
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45053, -97.41956
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TR (ntta) over Trib. to W. Buffalo Ck. built?

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

What condition is Chisholm TR (ntta) over Trib. to W. Buffalo Ck. 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 TR (ntta) over Trib. to W. Buffalo Ck. carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chisholm TR (ntta) over Trib. to W. Buffalo Ck.?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Chisholm TR (ntta) over Trib. to W. Buffalo Ck.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.