US Bridges

US 84 over Sandy Creek (lake Mexia)

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 7.00 MI W of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470005603039

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Sandy Creek (lake Mexia) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Sandy Creek (lake Mexia) in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 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 4,311 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,035 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesSandy Creek (lake Mexia)
Location7.00 MI W of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66995, -96.61114
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,311 (2023)
Projected traffic6,035 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Sandy Creek (lake Mexia) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 84 over Sandy Creek (lake Mexia) 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 Sandy Creek (lake Mexia) carry?

About 4,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Sandy Creek (lake Mexia)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Sandy Creek (lake Mexia)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.