US Bridges

US 84 over Oakland Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of FM 347 · Structure no. 100370012302042

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,185
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Oakland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Oakland Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,006 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesOakland Creek
Location0.15 MI E of FM 347
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81367, -95.21699
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2023)
Projected traffic3,006 by 2041
Trucks14%
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

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 Oakland Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 84 over Oakland 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 84 over Oakland Creek carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Oakland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 84 over Oakland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.