US Bridges

US 84 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 5.1 MI W of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470005603031

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,043
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 84 over Cedar Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 86 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 5,043 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,060 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5.1 MI W of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67301, -96.57875
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,043 (2023)
Projected traffic7,060 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 84 over Cedar Creek 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 5,043 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.