US Bridges

US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.2 MI SW of SH 31 · Structure no. 091610016201079

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
303 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,796
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 46 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 7,796 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,715 by 2037. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesTehuacana Creek Relief
Location1.2 MI SW of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61935, -97.04672
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,796 (2020)
Projected traffic9,715 by 2037
Trucks12%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 84 EB 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 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief carry?

About 7,796 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.