US Bridges

FM 2932 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 181300298101002

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,864
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2932 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2932 over Buffalo Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 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 1,864 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2932
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.60 MI SE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 2932
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69106, -96.42871
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,864 (2022)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2932 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 2932 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2932 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,864 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2932 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2932 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.