US 84 over Yellow House Draw

Fair

Hockley County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of FM 2130 · Structure no. 051110005206002

Built: 1957; 68 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 26 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 8,731; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Yellow House Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Yellow House Draw in Hockley County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 8,731 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,870 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 115 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 84

CrossesYellow House Draw

Location2.0 MI W of FM 2130

RouteU.S. Route 84

CountyHockley County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.78303, -102.13228

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJuly 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

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3

Design loadOther

Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)

Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,731 (2020)

Projected traffic11,870 by 2033

Trucks18%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

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 Yellow House Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Yellow House Draw 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Yellow House Draw carry?

About 8,731 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Yellow House Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Yellow House Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.