US Bridges

Indian Trail over Buffalo Lake Spillway

FairPosted for load

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Pony Express · Structure no. 051520J00005002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Trail over Buffalo Lake Spillway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Indian Trail over Buffalo Lake Spillway 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIndian Trail
CrossesBuffalo Lake Spillway
Location1.0 MI E of Pony Express
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53358, -101.69486
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 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 closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Trail over Buffalo Lake Spillway built?

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

What condition is Indian Trail over Buffalo Lake Spillway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Trail over Buffalo Lake Spillway carry?

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

How long is Indian Trail over Buffalo Lake Spillway?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Trail over Buffalo Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.