US Bridges

US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.65 MI E of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210000618145

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 S FR
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location2.65 MI E of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45321, -99.80406
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 S FR over Little Elm 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.