US Bridges

US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River Relief

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 5.5 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610005508016

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River Relief 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2037. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 84 Sfr
CrossesS Bosque River Relief
Location5.5 MI W of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48393, -97.2744
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2017)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River Relief built?

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

What condition is US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River Relief carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River Relief?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 Sfr over S Bosque River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.