US Bridges

US 84 over Yellowhouse Fork Crk

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 1.70 MI NW of US 380 · Structure no. 050860005304001

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,843
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Yellowhouse Fork Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Yellowhouse Fork Crk in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 92 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 11,843 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,106 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesYellowhouse Fork Crk
Location1.70 MI NW of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyGarza County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20531, -101.39491
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,843 (2022)
Projected traffic16,106 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Yellowhouse Fork Crk built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 84 over Yellowhouse Fork Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Yellowhouse Fork Crk carry?

About 11,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Yellowhouse Fork Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns US 84 over Yellowhouse Fork Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.