US Bridges

W Westhill DR over W Buffalo CR

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of S Main ST · Structure no. 021270B01550001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,811
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Westhill DR over W Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Westhill DR over W Buffalo CR in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,811 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,670 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Westhill DR
CrossesW Buffalo CR
Location0.2 MI W of S Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3404, -97.38906
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,811 (2024)
Projected traffic6,670 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 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 W Westhill DR over W Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Westhill DR over W 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 W Westhill DR over W Buffalo CR carry?

About 5,811 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is W Westhill DR over W Buffalo CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Westhill DR over W Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.