US Bridges

US 82 over Tonkawa Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 2739 · Structure no. 030490004408112

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,592
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Tonkawa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Tonkawa Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 8,592 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesTonkawa Creek
Location0.8 MI E of FM 2739
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6483, -97.32198
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,592 (2020)
Projected traffic12,036 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tonkawa Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 82 over Tonkawa 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 Tonkawa Creek carry?

About 8,592 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Tonkawa Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Tonkawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.