US Bridges

Spur 298 WB over US 84

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610005515060

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,694
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 298 WB over US 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 298 WB over US 84 in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,694 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,170 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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CarriesSpur 298 WB
CrossesUS 84
Location0.4 MI NE of SH 6
RouteState Highway 298
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5162, -97.18336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,694 (2017)
Projected traffic12,170 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 298 WB over US 84 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 298 WB 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 Spur 298 WB over US 84 carry?

About 8,694 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Spur 298 WB over US 84?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 298 WB over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.