US Bridges

US 82 EB over Caney Creek

Good

Fannin County, Texas · 4.5 MI W of SH 121 · Structure no. 010750004520230

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB over Caney Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesCaney Creek
Location4.5 MI W of SH 121
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60931, -96.27303
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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2013)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 EB over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 82 EB over Caney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 EB over Caney Creek carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Caney Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.