US Bridges

US 82 WB over SH 78

Good

Fannin County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of SH 121 · Structure no. 010750004520263

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB over SH 78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB over SH 78 in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82 WB
CrossesSH 78
Location1.0 MI E of SH 121
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60452, -96.17456
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over SH 78 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 WB over SH 78 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 82 WB over SH 78 carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is US 82 WB over SH 78?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB over SH 78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.