US Bridges

US 82 EB over White River

Fair

Crosby County, Texas · 4.7 MI E of FM 651 · Structure no. 050540013105002

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,039
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over White River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 EB over White River in Crosby County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 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 1,039 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesWhite River
Location4.7 MI E of FM 651
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66604, -101.16026
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,039 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$623,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 EB over White River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 82 EB over White 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 EB over White River carry?

About 1,039 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over White River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.