US Bridges

US 84 over Barron Branch

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW Brazos Ri · Structure no. 091610005515048

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,009
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Barron Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Barron Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 25,009 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,450 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 84
CrossesBarron Branch
Location0.5 MI SW Brazos Ri
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5597, -97.13851
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,009 (2020)
Projected traffic33,450 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Barron Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Barron Branch 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 over Barron Branch carry?

About 25,009 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Barron Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Barron Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.