US Bridges

US 82 over Yellow House Draw

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520013108010

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,629
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Yellow House Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Yellow House Draw in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 14,629 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,850 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesYellow House Draw
Location1.1 MI E of IH 27
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLubbock County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59216, -101.82146
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,629 (2020)
Projected traffic16,850 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Yellow House Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Yellow House Draw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Yellow House Draw carry?

About 14,629 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Yellow House Draw?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Yellow House Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.