US Bridges

US 84 EB over UP RR & Bus 84

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 0.80 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 081770005312083

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
438 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,014
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 EB over UP RR & Bus 84 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 EB over UP RR & Bus 84 in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5,014 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,990 by 2033. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesUP RR & Bus 84
Location0.80 MI NW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44979, -100.5201
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,014 (2019)
Projected traffic5,990 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 EB over UP RR & Bus 84 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 EB over UP RR & Bus 84 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 UP RR & Bus 84 carry?

About 5,014 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over UP RR & Bus 84?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 EB over UP RR & Bus 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.