US Bridges

US 82 over Hobble Scobble Canyon

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 3.45 MI W of SH 70 · Structure no. 250630013106005

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,899
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Hobble Scobble Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Hobble Scobble Canyon in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 82 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 1,899 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesHobble Scobble Canyon
Location3.45 MI W of SH 70
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63702, -100.89929
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,899 (2020)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Hobble Scobble Canyon built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 82 over Hobble Scobble Canyon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Hobble Scobble Canyon carry?

About 1,899 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Hobble Scobble Canyon?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Hobble Scobble Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.