US Bridges

US 84 over Trib of Williams Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 4.4 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 091610005601008

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,093
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Trib of Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Trib of Williams Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,093 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesTrib of Williams Creek
Location4.4 MI E of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63766, -96.95493
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,093 (2020)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Trib of Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 84 over Trib of Williams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Trib of Williams Creek carry?

About 5,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Trib of Williams Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Trib of Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.