US Bridges

US 84 over Hospital Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 343 · Structure no. 100370012302043

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,932
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Hospital Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Hospital Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1952, 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 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 4,932 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,214 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesHospital Creek
Location0.80 MI E of FM 343
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79586, -95.15553
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,932 (2021)
Projected traffic6,214 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 Hospital Creek built?

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

What condition is US 84 over Hospital 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Hospital Creek carry?

About 4,932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Hospital Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Hospital Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.