US Bridges

US 82 over Waller Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 5.5 MI W of FM 373 · Structure no. 030490004407057

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,546
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Waller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Waller Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 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 4,546 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,394 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesWaller Creek
Location5.5 MI W of FM 373
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.67582, -97.47193
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,546 (2020)
Projected traffic6,394 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 82 over Waller 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Waller Creek carry?

About 4,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Waller Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Waller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.