US Bridges

W. Wilson Street over W Buffalo Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of US 171 · Structure no. 021270B01625001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Wilson Street over W Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Wilson Street over W Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 634 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Wilson Street
CrossesW Buffalo Creek
Location0.2 MI W of US 171
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35159, -97.38977
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2024)
Projected traffic580 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

OwnerTown or Township 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. Wilson Street over W Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Wilson Street 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. Wilson Street over W Buffalo Creek carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is W. Wilson Street over W Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. Wilson Street over W Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.