US Bridges

US 84 over Trib of Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.6 MI SW of Brazos River · Structure no. 091610005515049

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,823
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Trib of Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Trib of Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 24,823 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,670 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesTrib of Waco Creek
Location1.6 MI SW of Brazos River
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5439, -97.15227
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,823 (2020)
Projected traffic35,670 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Trib of Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Trib of Waco Creek 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 Trib of Waco Creek carry?

About 24,823 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Trib of Waco Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Trib of Waco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.