W. Harrell Street over W Buffalo Creek
FairJohnson County, Texas · 350 Ft W SH 174 · Structure no. 021270B00615001
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Harrell Street over W Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W. Harrell Street over W Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Harrell Street over W Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. Harrell Street 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does W. Harrell Street over W Buffalo Creek carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W. Harrell Street over W Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns W. Harrell Street over W Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.