US 82 EB over S. Wichita River
FairDickens County, Texas · 3.85 MI E of FM 2941 · Structure no. 250630013202029
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 827
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 EB over S. Wichita River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB over S. Wichita River in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 EB over S. Wichita River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 EB over S. Wichita 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 82 EB over S. Wichita River carry?
About 827 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 82 EB over S. Wichita River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 EB over S. Wichita River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.