CR 221 over Buford Branch
King County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 221 over Buford Branch in King County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 33 of the 45 inventoried bridges in King County rated fair (73.3%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | 1.20 Mi S of FM 193 |
| NBI structure number | 251350AA0104001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in King County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 82 over Draw | 1937 | 2,106 | Fair |
| US 82 over Newman Creek | 1937 | 2,106 | Fair |
| US 82 over Saline Creek | 1937 | 1,834 | Fair |
| US 82 over Draw | 1937 | 1,834 | Fair |
| US 82 over Draw | 1937 | 1,834 | Fair |
| US 82 over Ash Creek | 2009 | 1,834 | Good |
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