US 84 over Blanket Creek
FairBrown County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Mills C/L · Structure no. 230250005407036
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,093
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 84 over Blanket Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Blanket Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 94 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 4,093 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,996 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 84 over Blanket Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 84 over Blanket 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 84 over Blanket Creek carry?
About 4,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 84 over Blanket Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 84 over Blanket Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.