US Bridges

US 82 EB over Rock Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 371 · Structure no. 030490004501002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 EB over Rock Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 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 11,790 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,506 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.0 MI W of FM 371
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64462, -97.09841
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,790 (2022)
Projected traffic16,506 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 82 EB over Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?

About 11,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Rock Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.