US Bridges

US 84 over Navasota River

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 9.9 MI W of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470005602036

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Navasota River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Navasota River in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 85 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 3,978 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,933 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesNavasota River
Location9.9 MI W of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66386, -96.66079
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,978 (2023)
Projected traffic4,933 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Navasota River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 84 over Navasota River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Navasota River carry?

About 3,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Navasota River?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Navasota River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.