US Bridges

US 82 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 5.9 MI E of Spur 510 · Structure no. 030390004403020

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
207 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,523
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 91 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 2,523 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2033. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesE Fk Little Wichita Riv
Location5.9 MI E of Spur 510
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.81277, -98.08489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,523 (2020)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 E Fk Little Wichita Riv built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 82 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv carry?

About 2,523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over E Fk Little Wichita Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.