US Bridges

US 84 WB over Hords Creek

FairPosted for load

Coleman County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of US 283 · Structure no. 230420005404056

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over Hords Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 WB over Hords Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,927 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,090 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesHords Creek
Location0.2 MI S of US 283
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85013, -99.42691
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,927 (2023)
Projected traffic8,090 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 WB over Hords Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 84 WB over Hords 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 WB over Hords Creek carry?

About 2,927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB over Hords Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB over Hords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.