US Bridges

US 84 over Rough Creek

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of FM 702 · Structure no. 230420005403076

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,776
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Rough Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Rough Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 2,776 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,660 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesRough Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of FM 702
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98759, -99.57836
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,776 (2020)
Projected traffic4,660 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Rough Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 84 over Rough 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Rough Creek carry?

About 2,776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Rough Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Rough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.