US Bridges

CR187/OLD Electra over Buffalo Creek

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 2.40 MI N of FM 367 · Structure no. 032430AA0187001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR187/OLD Electra over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR187/OLD Electra over Buffalo Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR187/OLD Electra
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.40 MI N of FM 367
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateTexas
Coordinates33.95483, -98.72561
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR187/OLD Electra over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR187/OLD Electra 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR187/OLD Electra over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR187/OLD Electra over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR187/OLD Electra over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.