US Bridges

US 84 over UPRR

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470005603078

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
715 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,860
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over UPRR in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 13,860 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,010 by 2038. The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesUPRR
Location0.40 MI E of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68369, -96.48634
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length715 ft (217.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,860 (2020)
Projected traffic21,010 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over UPRR 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 84 over UPRR carry?

About 13,860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over UPRR?

The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.