US Bridges

US 82 over Ward Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 1743 · Structure no. 010750004521173

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Ward Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Ward Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 34 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 8,877 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,428 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesWard Creek
Location2.0 MI E of FM 1743
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60539, -95.97684
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 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,877 (2023)
Projected traffic12,428 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 Ward Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 82 over Ward 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Ward Creek carry?

About 8,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Ward Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.