US Bridges

US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek Branch

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.20 MI E of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210000618241

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek Branch in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 S FR
CrossesLittle Elm Creek Branch
Location2.20 MI E of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45383, -99.81177
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 S FR over Little Elm Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.