US Bridges

US 84 WB over Harris Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 5.60 MI E of SH 317 · Structure no. 091610005507063

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over Harris Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 WB over Harris Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,855 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,055 by 2037. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesHarris Creek
Location5.60 MI E of SH 317
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47492, -97.32088
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 WB over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB over Harris Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 WB over Harris Creek carry?

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

How long is US 84 WB over Harris Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.