US Bridges

US 84 EB over US 385

Fair

Lamb County, Texas · 2.0 MI SE of FM 54 · Structure no. 051400005205018

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,901
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 EB over US 385 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 84 EB over US 385 in Lamb County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 3,901 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,070 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesUS 385
Location2.0 MI SE of FM 54
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLamb County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.90361, -102.3273
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,901 (2020)
Projected traffic5,070 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$209,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 EB over US 385 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 EB over US 385 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 EB over US 385 carry?

About 3,901 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over US 385?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 EB over US 385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.