US Bridges

FM 741 over Little Buffalo CR #1

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of US 175 · Structure no. 181300109201007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 741 over Little Buffalo CR #1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 741 over Little Buffalo CR #1 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5,474 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,872 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 741
CrossesLittle Buffalo CR #1
Location3.5 MI N of US 175
RouteState Highway 741
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67787, -96.44266
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,474 (2022)
Projected traffic19,872 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 741 over Little Buffalo CR #1 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 741 over Little Buffalo CR #1 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 741 over Little Buffalo CR #1 carry?

About 5,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 741 over Little Buffalo CR #1?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 741 over Little Buffalo CR #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.