US Bridges

US 82 over Small Drain

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of FM 3108 · Structure no. 030490004408040

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,133
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Small Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Small Drain in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,133 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,986 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesUS 82
CrossesSmall Drain
Location1.8 MI W of FM 3108
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64188, -97.24785
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,133 (2020)
Projected traffic9,986 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Small Drain built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 82 over Small Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Small Drain carry?

About 7,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Small Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 82 over Small Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.