US Bridges

US 84 over Trib Tradinghouse Crk

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 3.90 MI W of FM 73 · Structure no. 091470005602040

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Trib Tradinghouse Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Trib Tradinghouse Crk in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 84 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 4,491 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesTrib Tradinghouse Crk
Location3.90 MI W of FM 73
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64346, -96.86367
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,491 (2023)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Trib Tradinghouse Crk built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 84 over Trib Tradinghouse Crk 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 Trib Tradinghouse Crk carry?

About 4,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Trib Tradinghouse Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 84 over Trib Tradinghouse Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.