US Bridges

US 84 over Angelina River

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 7.20 MI W of FM 225 · Structure no. 102010012304055

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
560 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Angelina River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Angelina River in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2041. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesAngelina River
Location7.20 MI W of FM 225
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87165, -94.94102
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Angelina River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Angelina River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Angelina River carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Angelina River?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Angelina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.