US Bridges

Loy Lake Road over US 82

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 010920004519152

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,770
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loy Lake Road over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loy Lake Road over US 82 in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2027. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoy Lake Road
CrossesUS 82
Location0.20 MI E of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66963, -96.60621
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,770 (2010)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Loy Lake Road over US 82 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loy Lake Road over US 82 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Loy Lake Road over US 82 carry?

About 9,770 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Loy Lake Road over US 82?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Loy Lake Road over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.