US Bridges

SH 276 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.43 MI E of SH 205 · Structure no. 181990129002005

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 276 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 276 over Buffalo Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 67 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 4,840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,740 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 276
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.43 MI E of SH 205
RouteState Highway 276
CountyRockwall County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90675, -96.44117
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,840 (2023)
Projected traffic23,740 by 2037
Trucks3%
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

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 276 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 276 over 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 276 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 276 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 276 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.