US Bridges

US 84 over Greenbriar Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.84 MI W of FM 1829 · Structure no. 090500005506025

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,651
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Greenbriar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Greenbriar Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 89 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 6,651 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,270 by 2033. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesGreenbriar Creek
Location0.84 MI W of FM 1829
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4241, -97.62175
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,651 (2020)
Projected traffic7,270 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Greenbriar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 84 over Greenbriar 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Greenbriar Creek carry?

About 6,651 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Greenbriar Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Greenbriar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.