US Bridges

US 84 over Cowhouse Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of FM 183 · Structure no. 090500005503042

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Cowhouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Cowhouse Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 86 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2033. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesCowhouse Creek
Location1.50 MI W of FM 183
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46995, -97.9974
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2020)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Cowhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 84 over Cowhouse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Cowhouse Creek carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Cowhouse Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Cowhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.