FM 4 over West Buffalo Creek
GoodJohnson County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of SH 171 · Structure no. 021270151302013
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,740
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 4 over West Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 4 over West Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 40 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 19,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,090 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 4 over West Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is FM 4 over West Buffalo Creek 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 FM 4 over West Buffalo Creek carry?
About 19,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 4 over West Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns FM 4 over West Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.