US Bridges

US 82 WB over UP RR

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 010920004518123

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,186
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB over UP RR 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 9,186 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,850 by 2033. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 82 WB
CrossesUP RR
Location2.2 MI E of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6738, -96.8669
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,186 (2020)
Projected traffic11,850 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 WB over UP RR built?

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

What condition is US 82 WB over UP RR 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 WB over UP RR carry?

About 9,186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB over UP RR?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.