Tl Townsend over Buffalo Creek
GoodRockwall County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of SH 276 · Structure no. 181990C00748002
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,223
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tl Townsend over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tl Townsend over Buffalo Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tl Townsend over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tl Townsend 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 Tl Townsend over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,223 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tl Townsend over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Tl Townsend over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.