US Bridges

FM 1718 over W Buffalo Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270185301004

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1718 over W Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1718 over W Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,990 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1718
CrossesW Buffalo Creek
Location0.2 MI W of SH 174
RouteState Highway 1718
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33641, -97.38724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,990 (2023)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1718 over W Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1718 over W Buffalo Creek 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 FM 1718 over W Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1718 over W Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1718 over W Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.