US 82 over Waggoner Creek
FairBowie County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 190190004606015
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1943
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,318
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Waggoner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 over Waggoner Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1943, so it is 99 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 12,318 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,120 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Waggoner Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1943.
What condition is US 82 over Waggoner 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 Waggoner Creek carry?
About 12,318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Waggoner Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Waggoner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.