US Bridges

US 82 over Cuthand Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 196 · Structure no. 011390004511086

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,781
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Cuthand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Cuthand Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 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 6,781 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,736 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesCuthand Creek
Location0.2 MI E of FM 196
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66232, -95.37564
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,781 (2020)
Projected traffic8,736 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Cuthand Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Cuthand 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Cuthand Creek carry?

About 6,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Cuthand Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 82 over Cuthand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.