US Bridges

US 84 over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 0.35 MI NE of SH 7 · Structure no. 112100017502023

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,661
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Union Pacific RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 over Union Pacific RR in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 89 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 7,661 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,578 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.35 MI NE of SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96514, -94.03505
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,661 (2024)
Projected traffic11,578 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US 84 over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 84 over Union Pacific RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 7,661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.