Loop 286 over US 82
FairLamar County, Texas · Int of US 82 and Lp 286 · Structure no. 011390004509156
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,777
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loop 286 over US 82 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 286 over US 82 in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,777 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,132 by 2039. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loop 286 over US 82 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loop 286 over US 82 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Loop 286 over US 82 carry?
About 6,777 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Loop 286 over US 82?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Loop 286 over US 82?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.