US Bridges

US 83/US 84 NB over FM 204

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210003401092

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,543
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83/US 84 NB over FM 204 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83/US 84 NB over FM 204 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,543 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 83/US 84 NB
CrossesFM 204
Location2.2 MI S of FM 707
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32125, -99.7519
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,543 (2021)
Projected traffic6,360 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 83/US 84 NB over FM 204 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83/US 84 NB over FM 204 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 83/US 84 NB over FM 204 carry?

About 4,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 83/US 84 NB over FM 204?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 83/US 84 NB over FM 204?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.