US Bridges

US 82 over Stillhouse Road

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of US 271 North · Structure no. 011390169001019

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Stillhouse Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Stillhouse Road in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 24,836 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesStillhouse Road
Location0.4 MI E of US 271 North
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68454, -95.54612
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Stillhouse Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Stillhouse Road 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 US 82 over Stillhouse Road carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Stillhouse Road?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Stillhouse Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.