US Bridges

US 82 over Smith Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 011390169001001

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,215
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Smith Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 66 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 11,215 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,370 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.9 MI W of US 271
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68462, -95.57046
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,215 (2020)
Projected traffic15,370 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 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 Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 82 over Smith 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 Smith Creek carry?

About 11,215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.