US Bridges

US 82 EB over Pecan Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 030490004501110

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,015
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Pecan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB over Pecan Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 21,015 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,421 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.85 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64085, -97.14064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,015 (2020)
Projected traffic29,421 by 2040
Trucks17%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 EB over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

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

About 21,015 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.