US Bridges

US 84 over Owens Branch

Fair

Mills County, Texas · 4.45 MI W of Hamilton C/L · Structure no. 231670005501034

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,838
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Owens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Owens Branch in Mills County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 87 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 1,838 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,764 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesOwens Branch
Location4.45 MI W of Hamilton C/L
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyMills County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47104, -98.38548
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,838 (2020)
Projected traffic2,764 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Owens Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 84 over Owens Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Owens Branch carry?

About 1,838 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Owens Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 84 over Owens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.