US Bridges

US 84 EB over Harris Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 5.60 MI E of SH 317 · Structure no. 091610005507015

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 EB over Harris Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 EB over Harris Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 11,855 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,055 by 2037. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesHarris Creek
Location5.60 MI E of SH 317
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47473, -97.32081
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,855 (2023)
Projected traffic16,055 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 EB over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

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

About 11,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over Harris Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 EB over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.