US Bridges

US 84 over Stills Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 6.7 MI E of E Lp 256 · Structure no. 100010012301040

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Stills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Stills Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 73 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesStills Creek
Location6.7 MI E of E Lp 256
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74079, -95.50011
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2020)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 US 84 over Stills Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 84 over Stills 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 84 over Stills Creek carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Stills Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Stills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.