US Bridges

US 84 WB over Smith Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 1.9 MI NW of SH 208 · Structure no. 082080005308056

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,080
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 WB over Smith Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,080 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.9 MI NW of SH 208
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76246, -100.93278
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,080 (2015)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 WB over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB over Smith Creek 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 WB over Smith Creek carry?

About 5,080 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB over Smith Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.