FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 84 EBML

Carrying US 84 EBML over S BOSQUE RIVER

5.3 MI W OF SH 6, McLennan, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 84 EBML

The US 84 EBML bridge in McLennan, Texas carries US 84 EBML over S BOSQUE RIVER. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 132.9 meters (436 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,888 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 84 EBML compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Texas bridges
714
Bridges in McLennan · 12 in Poor condition
US 84 EBML 29.0 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
132.9 m (436 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,888 vehicles/day
Structure Number
091610005508053

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 84 EBML is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 84 EBML against other structures in McLennan and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 84 EBML?

US 84 EBML in McLennan, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 84 EBML inspected?

US 84 EBML's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,888 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 84 EBML is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 84 EBML?

US 84 EBML has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 84 EBML?

US 84 EBML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 84 EBML and does age affect safety?

US 84 EBML was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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