US Bridges

US 84 over Christmas Creek

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 73 · Structure no. 091470005602041

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Christmas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Christmas Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,491 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,260 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesChristmas Creek
Location1.20 MI W of FM 73
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64761, -96.81812
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,491 (2023)
Projected traffic6,260 by 2038
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$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Christmas Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 84 over Christmas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Christmas Creek carry?

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

How long is US 84 over Christmas Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Christmas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.