US Bridges

US 84 over Plummers Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470005603034

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,316
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Plummers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Plummers Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 5,316 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,442 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesPlummers Creek
Location0.85 MI W of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68093, -96.508
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,316 (2023)
Projected traffic7,442 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 Plummers Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 84 over Plummers 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 Plummers Creek carry?

About 5,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Plummers Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Plummers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.