US Bridges

Commerce Street over E Buffalo Creek Trib

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270B00343001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,979
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Street over E Buffalo Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Commerce Street over E Buffalo Creek Trib in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,979 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,590 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCommerce Street
CrossesE Buffalo Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI W of SH 174
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39249, -97.3921
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,979 (2019)
Projected traffic5,590 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce Street over E Buffalo Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Street over E Buffalo Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce Street over E Buffalo Creek Trib carry?

About 2,979 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Street over E Buffalo Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Street over E Buffalo Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.