US Bridges

US 82 over Swampoodle Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Loop 14 · Structure no. 190190004606027

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,047
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Swampoodle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Swampoodle Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 84 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 16,047 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,730 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesSwampoodle Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Loop 14
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43508, -94.05672
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,047 (2023)
Projected traffic22,730 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Swampoodle Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 82 over Swampoodle 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 Swampoodle Creek carry?

About 16,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Swampoodle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Swampoodle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.