US Bridges

US 84 WB / Bus 20 over Little Elm Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of US 83/277 · Structure no. 082210000618335

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB / Bus 20 over Little Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 WB / Bus 20 over Little Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,890 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB / Bus 20
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location1.00 MI W of US 83/277
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45361, -99.80403
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,099 (2023)
Projected traffic11,890 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 / Bus 20 over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB / Bus 20 over Little Elm Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 WB / Bus 20 over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 5,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB / Bus 20 over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 WB / Bus 20 over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.