US Bridges

US 82 over Timber Creek Tributary

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 121 · Structure no. 010750004520181

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,032
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Timber Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Timber Creek Tributary in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 558 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesTimber Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI W of SH 121
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60515, -96.19292
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width558 ft (170.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,032 (2024)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 over Timber Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Timber Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Timber Creek Tributary carry?

About 7,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Timber Creek Tributary?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 558 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Timber Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.