IH 20 over Buffalo Creek

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Kaufman County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of FM 2932 · Structure no. 181300009514364

Built: 1987; 38 years old
Condition: Good; inspected April 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 43 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 44,990; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Buffalo Creek in Kaufman 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 44,990 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,990 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20

CrossesBuffalo Creek

Location0.50 MI E of FM 2932

RouteInterstate 20

CountyKaufman County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.69637, -96.42776

Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionApril 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadHS 20

Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width193 ft (58.9 m)

Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,990 (2023)

Projected traffic37,990 by 2033

Trucks17%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState 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 IH 20 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 44,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.