US Bridges

SH 174 over Trib to Buffalo Ck.

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of SH 171 · Structure no. 021270051901014

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,228
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 174 over Trib to Buffalo Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying SH 174 over Trib to Buffalo Ck. in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 10,228 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,956 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 174
CrossesTrib to Buffalo Ck.
Location0.8 MI S of SH 171
RouteState Highway 174
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31638, -97.38437
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,228 (2023)
Projected traffic15,956 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 174 over Trib to Buffalo Ck. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 174 over Trib to 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 174 over Trib to Buffalo Ck. carry?

About 10,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 174 over Trib to Buffalo Ck.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 174 over Trib to Buffalo Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.