US Bridges

US 84 over One Arm Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of FM 2138 · Structure no. 100370012302048

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,707
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over One Arm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over One Arm Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesOne Arm Creek
Location0.85 MI E of FM 2138
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80815, -95.28934
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 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,707 (2021)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 One Arm Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 84 over One Arm 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over One Arm Creek carry?

About 1,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over One Arm Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 84 over One Arm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.