US Bridges

US 82 EB over Dry Elm Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 1198 · Structure no. 030490004408039

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,133
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Dry Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 EB over Dry Elm Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 7,133 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,986 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesDry Elm Creek
Location2.0 MI E of FM 1198
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64329, -97.27979
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,133 (2020)
Projected traffic9,986 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Dry Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 82 EB over Dry 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 EB over Dry Elm Creek carry?

About 7,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Dry Elm Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Dry Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.