US Bridges

US 84 WB over Tehuacana Creek Relief

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of SH 31 · Structure no. 091610016201008

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
398 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
7,949
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over Tehuacana Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 84 WB over Tehuacana Creek Relief in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 5 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 7,949 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,715 by 2037. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesTehuacana Creek Relief
Location0.5 MI SW of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62424, -97.03617
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,949 (2020)
Projected traffic9,715 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 WB over Tehuacana Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 84 WB over Tehuacana 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 WB over Tehuacana Creek Relief carry?

About 7,949 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB over Tehuacana Creek Relief?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB over Tehuacana Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.