US Bridges

Mims RD over Buffalo Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of IH 30 · Structure no. 181990LU0066001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
117 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mims RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mims RD over Buffalo Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,919 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMims RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.60 MI SE of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89536, -96.45007
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2019)
Projected traffic2,919 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 Mims RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mims RD 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 Mims RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mims RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mims RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.