US Bridges

E Lacy (old US84) over Wells Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of Lp 256 · Structure no. 100010B00880002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lacy (old US84) over Wells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Lacy (old US84) over Wells Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Lacy (old US84)
CrossesWells Creek
Location0.30 MI W of Lp 256
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76259, -95.61098
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2015)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Lacy (old US84) over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lacy (old US84) over Wells 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E Lacy (old US84) over Wells Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Lacy (old US84) over Wells Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E Lacy (old US84) over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.