US Bridges

US 84 over Waco Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of Lp 396 · Structure no. 091610005515064

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,823
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 1940 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 85 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesWaco Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of Lp 396
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54157, -97.15488
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,823 (2020)
Projected traffic35,670 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Waco Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Waco Creek carry?

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

How long is US 84 over Waco Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 84 over Waco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.