Lp 82 over Purgatory Creek
GoodHays County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060036601032
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,416
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lp 82 over Purgatory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lp 82 over Purgatory Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 8,416 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,530 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lp 82 over Purgatory Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lp 82 over Purgatory 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lp 82 over Purgatory Creek carry?
About 8,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Lp 82 over Purgatory Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Lp 82 over Purgatory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.