US Bridges

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

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 3.8 Mi. S. of FM 917 · Structure no. 021270050405531

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2024 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 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 351 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChisholm TR (ntta)
CrossesTrib. to W. Buffalo Ck.
Location3.8 Mi. S. of FM 917
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40597, -97.41613
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width351 ft (107 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2024)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chisholm TR (ntta) over Trib. to W. Buffalo Ck. carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 351 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.