US 84 over Santa Anna Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 1.8 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 230420005404019

Built: 1925; 100 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete
Length: 54 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 6,139; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Santa Anna Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 84 over Santa Anna Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 100 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 6,139 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84

CrossesSanta Anna Creek

Location1.8 MI NW of US 67

RouteU.S. Route 84

CountyColeman County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.76436, -99.35179

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJuly 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating52 US tons

Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadUnknown

Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)

Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)

Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)

Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,139 (2023)

Projected traffic7,800 by 2033

Trucks13%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Santa Anna Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 84 over Santa Anna 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Santa Anna Creek carry?

About 6,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Santa Anna Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Santa Anna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.