US Bridges

Bus 84 WB over US 84

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of FM 1673 · Structure no. 082080005309052

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 84 WB over US 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus 84 WB over US 84 in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2030. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 84 WB
CrossesUS 84
Location3.0 MI W of FM 1673
RouteState Highway 84
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69121, -100.85917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2010)
Projected traffic3,220 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 84 WB over US 84 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 84 WB over US 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bus 84 WB over US 84 carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bus 84 WB over US 84?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 84 WB over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.