US 82 WB over Dry Elm Creek
FairCooke County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 1198 · Structure no. 030490004408113
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,133
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 WB over Dry Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB over Dry Elm Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 WB over Dry Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 WB 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 WB over Dry Elm Creek carry?
About 7,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 82 WB over Dry Elm Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 WB over Dry Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.