US Bridges

SH 205 over Little Buffalo Creek

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.73 MI NW of FM 549 · Structure no. 181990045101011

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,784
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 over Little Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 205 over Little Buffalo Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 90 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 24,784 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 205
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location0.73 MI NW of FM 549
RouteState Highway 205
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88921, -96.4346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,784 (2017)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 205 over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is SH 205 over Little Buffalo Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 205 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 24,784 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.