US Bridges

CR 3105 over Buckner Creek

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 0.68 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 102010AA3105039

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3105 over Buckner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3105 over Buckner Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 3105
CrossesBuckner Creek
Location0.68 MI N of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 3105
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16002, -94.58098
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 3105 over Buckner Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3105 over Buckner 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3105 over Buckner Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 3105 over Buckner Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3105 over Buckner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.