US Bridges

Woodruff RD over Trib of W Buffalo CR

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 171 · Structure no. 021270B01642001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodruff RD over Trib of W Buffalo CR is a concrete culvert carrying Woodruff RD over Trib of W Buffalo CR in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodruff RD
CrossesTrib of W Buffalo CR
Location0.1 MI S of SH 171
RouteCity Street 1215
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37627, -97.40429
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Woodruff RD over Trib of W Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodruff RD over Trib of 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 Woodruff RD over Trib of W Buffalo CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodruff RD over Trib of W Buffalo CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Woodruff RD over Trib of W Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.