US Bridges

US 84 over Yellow House Draw

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 2.80 MI NW of FM 179 · Structure no. 051520005207010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Yellow House Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Yellow House Draw in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesYellow House Draw
Location2.80 MI NW of FM 179
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates33.74369, -102.06299
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2015)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Yellow House Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 84 over Yellow House Draw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Yellow House Draw carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Yellow House Draw?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Yellow House Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.