US Bridges

US 82 EB over Ave L; Bnsf;buddy Holly

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 0.3 MI West of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520005301187

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,618 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,152
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB over Ave L; Bnsf;buddy Holly is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 EB over Ave L; Bnsf;buddy Holly in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,152 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,980 by 2033. The structure is 1,618 ft (493.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 EB
CrossesAve L; Bnsf;buddy Holly
Location0.3 MI West of IH 27
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59266, -101.84905
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+13 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,618 ft (493.2 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,152 (2017)
Projected traffic8,980 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 EB over Ave L; Bnsf;buddy Holly built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 EB over Ave L; Bnsf;buddy Holly in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 EB over Ave L; Bnsf;buddy Holly carry?

About 13,152 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB over Ave L; Bnsf;buddy Holly?

The structure is 1,618 ft (493.2 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB over Ave L; Bnsf;buddy Holly?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.