US Bridges

US 82 EB over Dozier Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 030490004408044

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,691
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Dozier Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 EB over Dozier 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 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 5,691 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,967 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesDozier Creek
Location1.0 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64081, -97.17212
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 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 traffic5,691 (2020)
Projected traffic7,967 by 2040
Trucks19%
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 Dozier 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 Dozier Creek 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 EB over Dozier Creek carry?

About 5,691 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Dozier Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Dozier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.