US Bridges

US 84 over Steppes Creek

Good

Brown County, Texas · 3.85 MI SE of US 67 · Structure no. 230250005407074

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,409
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Steppes Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Steppes Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 62 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 4,409 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,366 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesSteppes Creek
Location3.85 MI SE of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71872, -98.88685
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,409 (2020)
Projected traffic8,366 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Steppes Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 84 over Steppes 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Steppes Creek carry?

About 4,409 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Steppes Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Steppes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.