US Bridges

SH 205 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of SH 276 · Structure no. 181990045101021

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,996
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 205 over Buffalo Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 27,996 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 205
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of SH 276
RouteState Highway 205
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90322, -96.44598
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,996 (2023)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 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 SH 205 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 205 over Buffalo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 205 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 27,996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.