US Bridges

US 82 over SH 121

Good

Fannin County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of SH 78 · Structure no. 010750004520219

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,032
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over SH 121 in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 7,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2033. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesSH 121
Location1.0 MI W of SH 78
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60511, -96.19197
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,032 (2024)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over SH 121 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over SH 121 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 82 over SH 121 carry?

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

How long is US 82 over SH 121?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.