Buffaloe RD(CR322) over Reed Creek
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 5.7 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 131580AA0342003
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffaloe RD(CR322) over Reed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffaloe RD(CR322) over Reed Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffaloe RD(CR322) over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buffaloe RD(CR322) over Reed Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Buffaloe RD(CR322) over Reed Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buffaloe RD(CR322) over Reed Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Buffaloe RD(CR322) over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.