US Bridges

Ritchie RD over US 84

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of FM 1695 · Structure no. 091610005508070

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritchie RD over US 84 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ritchie RD over US 84 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 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2037. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRitchie RD
CrossesUS 84
Location1.7 MI W of FM 1695
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48918, -97.23993
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2015)
Projected traffic985 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ritchie RD over US 84 built?

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

What condition is Ritchie RD over US 84 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 Ritchie RD over US 84 carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ritchie RD over US 84?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ritchie RD over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.