US Bridges

Harmon RD over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Keller-Haslet · Structure no. 022200AA0444002

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmon RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harmon RD over Buffalo Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmon RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Keller-Haslet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96821, -97.32099
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2010)
Projected traffic330 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmon RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmon RD over Buffalo Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Harmon RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harmon RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Harmon RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.