US Bridges

W Heard ST over W Buffalo CR

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.07 MI SW of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270B00625001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Heard ST over W Buffalo CR is a concrete culvert carrying W Heard ST over W Buffalo CR in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 411 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,570 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Heard ST
CrossesW Buffalo CR
Location0.07 MI SW of SH 174
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35065, -97.39008
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2019)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2038
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Heard ST over W Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Heard ST over W Buffalo CR 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 Heard ST over W Buffalo CR carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Heard ST over W Buffalo CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Heard ST over W Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.