US Bridges

US 82 over FM 195

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.6 MI SE of US 271 North · Structure no. 011390169001021

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over FM 195 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over FM 195 in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 61 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,642 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesFM 195
Location1.6 MI SE of US 271 North
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.67626, -95.52917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,836 (2020)
Projected traffic32,642 by 2039
Trucks14%
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 FM 195 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US 82 over FM 195 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 FM 195 carry?

About 24,836 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over FM 195?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over FM 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.