US Bridges

US 62 over South Pease River

Good

Cottle County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of FM 1440 · Structure no. 250510003202039

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
960 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over South Pease River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over South Pease River in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2033. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesSouth Pease River
Location1.35 MI S of FM 1440
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateTexas
Coordinates34.20746, -100.301
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 62 over South Pease River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over South Pease River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over South Pease River carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over South Pease River?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over South Pease River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.