US Bridges

US 84 over Navasota River E Relief

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 9.60 MI W of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470005603037

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Navasota River E Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Navasota River E Relief in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 85 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 5 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 3,978 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesNavasota River E Relief
Location9.60 MI W of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66489, -96.65456
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,978 (2023)
Projected traffic5,010 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Navasota River E Relief built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 84 over Navasota River E Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Navasota River E Relief carry?

About 3,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Navasota River E Relief?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Navasota River E Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.