US Bridges

US 84 over Williams Creek Relief

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 5.1 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 091610005601011

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,093
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Williams Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Williams Creek Relief in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 92 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 5,093 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesWilliams Creek Relief
Location5.1 MI E of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63865, -96.94359
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Williams Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 84 over Williams Creek Relief 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 Williams Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is US 84 over Williams Creek Relief?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Williams Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.