US Bridges

US 84 over Howard Hollow Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 2414 · Structure no. 090980005502039

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Howard Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Howard Hollow Branch in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,318 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,616 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesHoward Hollow Branch
Location0.3 MI E of FM 2414
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48498, -98.19898
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,318 (2023)
Projected traffic3,616 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Howard Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Howard Hollow Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Howard Hollow Branch carry?

About 2,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Howard Hollow Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Howard Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.