US Bridges

US 84 over IH 45

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 27 · Structure no. 170820067501161

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over IH 45 in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 11,758 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,462 by 2042. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 84
CrossesIH 45
Location0.9 MI S of FM 27
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71475, -96.17657
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,758 (2023)
Projected traffic16,462 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over IH 45 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over IH 45 carry?

About 11,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over IH 45?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.