US 84 over Mud Creek
FairCherokee County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of Rusk C/L · Structure no. 100370012303054
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 680 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,625
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 84 over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Mud Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 84 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 84 over Mud 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 Mud Creek carry?
About 1,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 84 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 84 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.