US Bridges

US 84 over Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610005515052

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,602
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Waco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Waco Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 23,602 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,590 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesWaco Creek
Location1.0 MI NE of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.52356, -97.17588
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,602 (2020)
Projected traffic33,590 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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 Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Waco Creek carry?

About 23,602 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Waco Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.