US 82 over Brushy Elm Creek
FairCooke County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 373 · Structure no. 030490004407059
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,881
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Brushy Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 over Brushy Elm Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 5,881 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,233 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Brushy Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US 82 over Brushy Elm 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 Brushy Elm Creek carry?
About 5,881 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Brushy Elm Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Brushy Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.