US Bridges

US 82 WB over Wheeler Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 371 · Structure no. 030490004501260

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,742
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB over Wheeler Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying US 82 WB over Wheeler Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,742 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,680 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 WB
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location0.5 MI W of FM 371
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64546, -97.09053
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,742 (2020)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 WB over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 WB over Wheeler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 WB over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 9,742 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.