US Bridges

FM 1641 over Little Buffalo Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.9 MI SE of FM 688 · Structure no. 181300121701006

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,636
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1641 over Little Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1641 over Little Buffalo Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 72 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 9,636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,834 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1641
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location1.9 MI SE of FM 688
RouteState Highway 1641
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72063, -96.42776
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,636 (2023)
Projected traffic14,834 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1641 over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 1641 over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1641 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 9,636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1641 over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1641 over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.