US Bridges

US 84 over Branch Harris Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of FM 938 · Structure no. 091610005507013

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Branch Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Branch Harris Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 92 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 8,421 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,632 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 84
CrossesBranch Harris Creek
Location2.40 MI E of FM 938
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44033, -97.42194
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,421 (2023)
Projected traffic12,632 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Branch Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 84 over Branch Harris 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 Branch Harris Creek carry?

About 8,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Branch Harris Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Branch Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.