US Bridges

US 84 EB over Hords Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of US 283 · Structure no. 230420005404089

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,032
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 EB over Hords Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 EB over Hords Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1966, 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 5,032 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,680 by 2030. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesHords Creek
Location0.2 MI S of US 283
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85043, -99.42699
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,032 (2020)
Projected traffic8,680 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 EB over Hords Creek built?

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

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

About 5,032 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over Hords Creek?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 EB over Hords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.