US Bridges

US 82 over Leary Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 2253 · Structure no. 190190004606014

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,319
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Leary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Leary Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 101 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 6,319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 82
CrossesLeary Creek
Location0.40 MI E of FM 2253
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45714, -94.1962
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,319 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Leary Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is US 82 over Leary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Leary Creek carry?

About 6,319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Leary Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Leary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.