US Bridges

Olive Street over E Buffalo Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 021270B01045001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,639
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Street over E Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Olive Street over E Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,360 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlive Street
CrossesE Buffalo Creek
Location0.3 MI N of US 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3531, -97.37433
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,639 (2024)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Street over E Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Street over E 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 Olive Street over E Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,639 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Olive Street over E Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Street over E Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.