Poindexter Street over West Buffalo Creek
FairJohnson County, Texas · 0.08 MI SW of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270B01150001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,878
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poindexter Street over West Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Poindexter Street over West 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 4,878 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,180 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poindexter Street over West Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poindexter Street over West 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 Poindexter Street over West Buffalo Creek carry?
About 4,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Poindexter Street over West Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Poindexter Street over West Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.