US Bridges

US 84 over Trib Lake Waco

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.80 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610005508056

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Trib Lake Waco is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Trib Lake Waco in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 27,104 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,950 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesTrib Lake Waco
Location2.80 MI W of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49935, -97.21557
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,104 (2023)
Projected traffic24,950 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trib Lake Waco built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 84 over Trib Lake Waco 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 Trib Lake Waco carry?

About 27,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Trib Lake Waco?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 84 over Trib Lake Waco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.