US Bridges

US 84 over Langford Branch

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 183 W · Structure no. 090500005503044

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,380
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Langford Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Langford Branch 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,110 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 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
CrossesLangford Branch
Location1.00 MI E of FM 183 W
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47729, -98.1277
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
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2020)
Projected traffic3,110 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Langford Branch built?

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

What condition is US 84 over Langford Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 84 over Langford Branch carry?

About 2,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Langford Branch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Langford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.