US 82 EB over Wheeler Creek
FairCooke County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 371 · Structure no. 030490004501003
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,719
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 EB over Wheeler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 EB over Wheeler 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 11,719 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,638 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 EB over Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler Creek carry?
About 11,719 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 82 EB over Wheeler Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 EB over Wheeler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.