US Bridges

US 82 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 8.5 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 010750004521166

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Cottonwood Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,939 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,515 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 209 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location8.5 MI E of SH 78
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60936, -96.02884
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width209 ft (63.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,939 (2023)
Projected traffic12,515 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Cottonwood Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 8,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 209 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.