US Bridges

IH 30 over Buffalo Creek Branch

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 205 · Structure no. 181990000912113

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,264
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 over Buffalo Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 30 over Buffalo Creek Branch in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 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 58,264 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,528 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30
CrossesBuffalo Creek Branch
Location0.60 MI E of SH 205
RouteInterstate 30
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9139, -96.44191
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,264 (2020)
Projected traffic116,528 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 30 over Buffalo Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 30 over Buffalo Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 over Buffalo Creek Branch carry?

About 58,264 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 over Buffalo Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 30 over Buffalo Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.