US Bridges

US 84 EB over Texas Central Pkwy

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610005508069

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,038
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 EB over Texas Central Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 EB over Texas Central Pkwy in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 26,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,450 by 2037. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesTexas Central Pkwy
Location1.1 MI W of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50413, -97.20438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,038 (2019)
Projected traffic36,450 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 EB over Texas Central Pkwy built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 EB over Texas Central Pkwy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 EB over Texas Central Pkwy carry?

About 26,038 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over Texas Central Pkwy?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 EB over Texas Central Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.