US Bridges

Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of FM 3097 · Structure no. 181990C00183001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
996
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCountry Club DR
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.60 MI W of FM 3097
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87143, -96.45764
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2019)
Projected traffic1,394 by 2039
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

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 Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club DR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.