US Bridges

US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of SH 31 · Structure no. 091610016201082

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
394 ft
13 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 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,715 by 2037. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesTehuacana Creek Relief
Location0.5 MI SW of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62402, -97.03598
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,796 (2020)
Projected traffic9,715 by 2037
Trucks6%
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief built?

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

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 6% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 EB over Tehuacana Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.