US Bridges

US 82 over Three Mile CR

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Lamar CO LN · Structure no. 010750004521093

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,355
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Three Mile CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Three Mile CR in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 years old, older 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 4,355 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,550 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 235 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesThree Mile CR
Location0.3 MI W of Lamar CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59613, -95.86237
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width235 ft (71.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,355 (2020)
Projected traffic7,550 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Three Mile CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 82 over Three Mile CR 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 Three Mile CR carry?

About 4,355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Three Mile CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 235 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Three Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.