US Bridges

US 84 over Hog Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 091610005601004

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,718
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Hog Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Hog Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 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 6,718 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,130 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesHog Creek
Location2.4 MI E of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63322, -96.98872
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,718 (2020)
Projected traffic9,130 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 84 over Hog 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 Hog Creek carry?

About 6,718 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.