US Bridges

US 82 WB over Little Croton Creek

Good

Dickens County, Texas · 3.00 MI E of FM 265 · Structure no. 250630013201023

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,103
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB over Little Croton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB over Little Croton Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 years old, older 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 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 WB
CrossesLittle Croton Creek
Location3.00 MI E of FM 265
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61674, -100.70914
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2023)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 WB over Little Croton Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 82 WB over Little Croton Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 WB over Little Croton Creek carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB over Little Croton Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB over Little Croton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.