US Bridges

US 84 over Willow Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 3.9 MI E of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470005701013

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Willow Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,651 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,311 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.9 MI E of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68631, -96.42749
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,651 (2023)
Projected traffic9,311 by 2042
Trucks12%
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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?

About 6,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.