US Bridges

Lp 82 over Willow Spring Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060036601192

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,565
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 82 over Willow Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Lp 82 over Willow Spring Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 19,565 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2034. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 82
CrossesWillow Spring Creek
Location0.2 MI N of IH 35
RouteState Highway 82
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87203, -97.93956
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,565 (2023)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2034
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Lp 82 over Willow Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 82 over Willow Spring 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 Willow Spring Creek carry?

About 19,565 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Lp 82 over Willow Spring Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 82 over Willow Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.