US Bridges

Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek Rel

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of FM 3097 · Structure no. 181990C00183002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 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 Rel is a concrete culvert carrying Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek Rel 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 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCountry Club DR
CrossesBuffalo Creek Rel
Location0.55 MI W of FM 3097
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87142, -96.45764
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 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 Rel built?

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

What condition is Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek Rel 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 February 2023.

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

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

How long is Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek Rel?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club DR over Buffalo Creek Rel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.