US Bridges

CR321/COLEMAN Park over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 367 · Structure no. 032430AA0321001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR321/COLEMAN Park over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR321/COLEMAN Park over Buffalo Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR321/COLEMAN Park
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.6 MI N of FM 367
RouteCounty Highway 321
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93383, -98.68957
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR321/COLEMAN Park over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR321/COLEMAN Park 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR321/COLEMAN Park over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR321/COLEMAN Park over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR321/COLEMAN Park over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.