US Bridges

US 84 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 3.6 MI W of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470005603032

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,768
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Jacks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Jacks 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 4,768 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,675 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesJacks Creek
Location3.6 MI W of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67535, -96.55367
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,768 (2023)
Projected traffic6,675 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Jacks 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 Jacks 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 Jacks Creek carry?

About 4,768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.