US Bridges

Frontage RD U-Turn over US 82 Main Lanes

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 011390169001022

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage RD U-Turn over US 82 Main Lanes is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage RD U-Turn over US 82 Main Lanes in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 6,260 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,010 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage RD U-Turn
CrossesUS 82 Main Lanes
Location0.2 MI W of US 271
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68616, -95.55884
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,260 (2013)
Projected traffic9,010 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage RD U-Turn over US 82 Main Lanes built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage RD U-Turn over US 82 Main Lanes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage RD U-Turn over US 82 Main Lanes carry?

About 6,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Frontage RD U-Turn over US 82 Main Lanes?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage RD U-Turn over US 82 Main Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.