US Bridges

FM 367 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.38 MI W of FM 368 N · Structure no. 032430068104014

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,593
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 367 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 367 over Buffalo Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 1,593 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 367
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.38 MI W of FM 368 N
RouteState Highway 367
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.92602, -98.67811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,593 (2020)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 367 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FM 367 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 367 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,593 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 367 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 367 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.