US Bridges

FM 382 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of FM 604 · Structure no. 082210107002002

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 382 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 382 over Buffalo Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 382
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.20 MI S of FM 604
RouteState Highway 382
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09619, -99.77076
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2020)
Projected traffic620 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 382 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 382 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 382 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 382 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 382 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.