US Bridges

Vaughn RD over Trib of Buffalo CR

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270B01483001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
771
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn RD over Trib of Buffalo CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vaughn RD over Trib of Buffalo CR in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 771 vehicles a day, projected to reach 920 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughn RD
CrossesTrib of Buffalo CR
Location0.1 MI E of SH 174
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40354, -97.37997
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2024)
Projected traffic920 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn RD over Trib of Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughn RD over Trib of Buffalo CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Vaughn RD over Trib of Buffalo CR carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Vaughn RD over Trib of Buffalo CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn RD over Trib of Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.