Loop 286 over US 82
FairLamar County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of US 271 South · Structure no. 011390169001155
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,520
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loop 286 over US 82 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 286 over US 82 in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 64 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 27,520 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,520 by 2033. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loop 286 over US 82 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Loop 286 over US 82 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 Loop 286 over US 82 carry?
About 27,520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Loop 286 over US 82?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Loop 286 over US 82?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.