US Bridges

S John King Blvd over Little Buffalo Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of SH 205 · Structure no. 181990T01926004

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S John King Blvd over Little Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S John King Blvd over Little Buffalo Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS John King Blvd
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location0.30 MI N of SH 205
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89192, -96.43185
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2019)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 S John King Blvd over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S John King Blvd over Little 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 S John King Blvd over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S John King Blvd over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns S John King Blvd over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.