US Bridges

US 82 WB over Choctaw Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 3.70 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 010920004519251

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,979
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB over Choctaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB over Choctaw Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6,979 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2033. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 WB
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location3.70 MI W of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65026, -96.48111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,979 (2020)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 WB over Choctaw Creek 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 US 82 WB over Choctaw Creek carry?

About 6,979 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.