US Bridges

US 84 over Browns Creek

Good

Mills County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of FM 1029 · Structure no. 231670005409075

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,322
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Browns Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Browns Creek in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,322 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,927 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location0.75 MI SE of FM 1029
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51351, -98.58587
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,322 (2020)
Projected traffic7,927 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Browns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Browns Creek carry?

About 4,322 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.