US Bridges

US 82 over Long Canyon Creek

Fair

King County, Texas · 6.30 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 251350013203026

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,777
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Long Canyon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Long Canyon Creek in King County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,777 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82
CrossesLong Canyon Creek
Location6.30 MI W of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62446, -100.42517
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,777 (2022)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Long Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Long Canyon Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 over Long Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,777 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Long Canyon Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Long Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.