US Bridges

US 84 over Black Lace Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of FM 183 W · Structure no. 090500005503045

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,380
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Black Lace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Black Lace Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesBlack Lace Creek
Location0.60 MI E of FM 183 W
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47814, -98.13485
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,380 (2020)
Projected traffic3,110 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Black Lace Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 84 over Black Lace 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 84 over Black Lace Creek carry?

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

How long is US 84 over Black Lace Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 84 over Black Lace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.