US Bridges

US 82 over Stillhouse Creek

Poor

Lamar County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 011390169001002

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Stillhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Stillhouse 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,836 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesStillhouse Creek
Location0.7 MI E of US 271
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.682, -95.54177
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,836 (2020)
Projected traffic34,700 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 Stillhouse 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 Stillhouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Stillhouse Creek carry?

About 24,836 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Stillhouse Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 82 over Stillhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.