SP 482 EB over Elm Fork Trinity River
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570009403013
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,532 ft
- 24 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,537
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SP 482 EB over Elm Fork Trinity River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 482 EB over Elm Fork Trinity River in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 83 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 20,537 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,891 by 2040. The structure is 2,532 ft (771.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SP 482 EB over Elm Fork Trinity River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SP 482 EB over Elm Fork Trinity 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SP 482 EB over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?
About 20,537 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SP 482 EB over Elm Fork Trinity River?
The structure is 2,532 ft (771.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SP 482 EB over Elm Fork Trinity River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.