US Bridges

US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.1 MI SW of SH 31 · Structure no. 091610016201080

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,796
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,796 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,715 by 2037. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location1.1 MI SW of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62033, -97.04447
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,796 (2020)
Projected traffic9,715 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 EB over Tehuacana 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 7,796 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.