US Bridges

US 84 WB over Red Branch

Good

Garza County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of FM 1269 · Structure no. 050860005306039

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over Red Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 WB over Red Branch in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,960 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesRed Branch
Location0.30 MI SE of FM 1269
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99345, -101.14646
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (2022)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Red Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB over Red Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 WB over Red Branch carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB over Red Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB over Red Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.