US Bridges

US 84 over E Fork Jim Ned Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of FM 613 · Structure no. 082210005401003

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,129
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over E Fork Jim Ned Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over E Fork Jim Ned Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 100 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 4,129 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,790 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesE Fork Jim Ned Creek
Location1.35 MI S of FM 613
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18499, -99.75111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,129 (2020)
Projected traffic5,790 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$852,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over E Fork Jim Ned Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 84 over E Fork Jim Ned 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 over E Fork Jim Ned Creek carry?

About 4,129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over E Fork Jim Ned Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over E Fork Jim Ned Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.