US Bridges

US 82 over Plants Creek

Fair

Baylor County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of US 277 · Structure no. 030120013304007

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,263
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Plants Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Plants Creek in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 3,263 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,568 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesPlants Creek
Location0.7 MI W of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59417, -99.27284
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,263 (2020)
Projected traffic4,568 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Plants Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 82 over Plants 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Plants Creek carry?

About 3,263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Plants Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Plants Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.