US Bridges

US 84 over Trib Harris Creek

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McLennan County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of FM 938 · Structure no. 091610005507073

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,464
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Trib Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Trib Harris Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 16,464 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,160 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesTrib Harris Creek
Location3.1 MI E of FM 938
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44393, -97.4096
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,464 (2020)
Projected traffic20,160 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Trib Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Trib 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 April 2023.

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

About 16,464 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Trib Harris Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Trib Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.