US Bridges

US 84 WB Exit Ramp over Little Elm Creek Branch

Good

Taylor County, Texas · FM 3438 @ US 84 · Structure no. 082210000618332

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
572 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB Exit Ramp over Little Elm Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 WB Exit Ramp over Little Elm Creek Branch in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5,099 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2033. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB Exit Ramp
CrossesLittle Elm Creek Branch
LocationFM 3438 @ US 84
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45391, -99.80678
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,099 (2023)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 WB Exit Ramp over Little Elm Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB Exit Ramp 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 WB Exit Ramp over Little Elm Creek Branch carry?

About 5,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB Exit Ramp over Little Elm Creek Branch?

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB Exit Ramp over Little Elm Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.