US Bridges

US 62 over North Pease River

Fair

Cottle County, Texas · 3.43 MI N of FM 1440 · Structure no. 250510003202041

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
945 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over North Pease River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over North Pease River in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2033. The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesNorth Pease River
Location3.43 MI N of FM 1440
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateTexas
Coordinates34.27362, -100.28548
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length945 ft (288 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2020)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 North Pease River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 999 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over North Pease River?

The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over North Pease River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.