US Bridges

CR 237 over Buford Branch

Fair

King County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 1168 · Structure no. 251350AA0113001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 237 over Buford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 237 over Buford Branch in King County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 237
CrossesBuford Branch
Location1.20 MI N of FM 1168
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKing County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.82735, -100.29988
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 237 over Buford Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 237 over Buford Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 237 over Buford Branch carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 237 over Buford Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 237 over Buford Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.