US Bridges

US 82 over Mulberry Creek Branch

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 5.5 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 011390004509084

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Mulberry Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Mulberry Creek Branch in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 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 9,490 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,619 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesMulberry Creek Branch
Location5.5 MI E of US 271
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66297, -95.41522
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,490 (2020)
Projected traffic13,619 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Mulberry Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 82 over Mulberry Creek Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Mulberry Creek Branch carry?

About 9,490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Mulberry Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US 82 over Mulberry Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.