US Bridges

Comanche Road over Buffalo Spring Lake

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of Pony Expres · Structure no. 051520J00005001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comanche Road over Buffalo Spring Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying Comanche Road over Buffalo Spring Lake in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesComanche Road
CrossesBuffalo Spring Lake
Location0.05 MI SE of Pony Expres
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53076, -101.70786
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Comanche Road over Buffalo Spring Lake built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comanche Road over Buffalo Spring Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Comanche Road over Buffalo Spring Lake carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Comanche Road over Buffalo Spring Lake?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Comanche Road over Buffalo Spring Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.