US Bridges

US 82 WB over Davidson Creek

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 6.25 MI E of FM 2941 · Structure no. 250630013202032

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
986
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB over Davidson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB over Davidson Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 WB
CrossesDavidson Creek
Location6.25 MI E of FM 2941
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60382, -100.5355
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 WB over Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 WB over Davidson Creek 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 WB over Davidson Creek carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB over Davidson Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB over Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.