US Bridges

West Trunk Road over Buffalo Creek Trib.

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Main St. · Structure no. 181300AA0320001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Trunk Road over Buffalo Creek Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying West Trunk Road over Buffalo Creek Trib. in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Trunk Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek Trib.
Location0.3 MI W of Main St.
RouteCounty Highway 4124
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62719, -96.46112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 West Trunk Road over Buffalo Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Trunk Road over Buffalo Creek Trib. 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Trunk Road over Buffalo Creek Trib. carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is West Trunk Road over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns West Trunk Road over Buffalo Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.