US Bridges

Williams ST over W Buffalo Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of N Main Street · Structure no. 021270B01590001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,064
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams ST over W Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Williams ST over W Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,064 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilliams ST
CrossesW Buffalo Creek
Location0.1 MI W of N Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35564, -97.39137
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,064 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Williams ST over W Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams ST over W Buffalo Creek 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 Williams ST over W Buffalo Creek carry?

About 3,064 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Williams ST over W Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Williams ST over W Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.