US Bridges

US 84 over Leon River

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 2.66 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500005504041

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
945 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,877
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Leon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Leon River in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 87 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 15,877 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,150 by 2033. The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesLeon River
Location2.66 MI W of SH 36
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43503, -97.76032
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length945 ft (288 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,877 (2020)
Projected traffic16,150 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Leon River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 84 over Leon River 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 Leon River carry?

About 15,877 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Leon River?

The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.