US Bridges

US 84 over Neches River

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · At Anderson C/L · Structure no. 100370012302038

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,030 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Neches River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 84 over Neches River in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2033. The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesNeches River
LocationAt Anderson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77633, -95.398
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+38 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length1,030 ft (313.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2020)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Neches River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Neches River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Neches River carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Neches River?

The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.