US Bridges

W. Wardville ST over W Buffalo Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.09 MI W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270B01495001

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Wardville ST over W Buffalo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Wardville ST over W Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Wardville ST
CrossesW Buffalo Creek
Location0.09 MI W of SH 174
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34796, -97.3885
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2016)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Wardville ST over W Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Wardville ST 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. Wardville ST over W Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. Wardville ST over W Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W. Wardville ST over W Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.