US Bridges

FM 1641 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.7 MI SE of HWY 80 · Structure no. 181300121701357

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,224
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1641 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1641 over Buffalo Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,224 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,425 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1641
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.7 MI SE of HWY 80
RouteState Highway 1641
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71306, -96.41907
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,224 (2023)
Projected traffic16,425 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

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 FM 1641 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1641 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1641 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 11,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1641 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1641 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.