US Bridges

US 82 over Drain

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 010920004518122

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,103
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Drain in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 19,103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,360 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesUS 82
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI E of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.67363, -96.90018
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,103 (2020)
Projected traffic24,360 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Drain carry?

About 19,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 82 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.