US Bridges

US 84 over Yellowhouse Canyon

Fair

Lamb County, Texas · 1.90 MI SE of FM 1072 · Structure no. 051400005205008

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Yellowhouse Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Yellowhouse Canyon in Lamb County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,710 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesYellowhouse Canyon
Location1.90 MI SE of FM 1072
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLamb County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83215, -102.20054
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2013)
Projected traffic10,710 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Yellowhouse Canyon built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 84 over Yellowhouse Canyon 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 Yellowhouse Canyon carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Yellowhouse Canyon?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Yellowhouse Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.