US Bridges

US 84 over Rocky Creek

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470005603033

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,768
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Rocky Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 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 4,768 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,675 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.3 MI W of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.67739, -96.53185
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,768 (2023)
Projected traffic6,675 by 2042
Trucks13%
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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 84 over Rocky 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.