US Bridges

Buffalo Crossing over Town Creek

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Montgomery County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 1097 · Structure no. 121700K00003001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Crossing over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Crossing over Town Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Crossing
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.15 MI S of FM 1097
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40308, -95.6868
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Crossing over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Crossing over Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Crossing over Town Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Crossing over Town Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Crossing over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.