US Bridges

82nd ST over Drain

Good

Lubbock County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of US 62 · Structure no. 051520B00082001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd ST over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 82nd ST over Drain in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries82nd ST
CrossesDrain
Location2.0 MI E of US 62
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51974, -101.9587
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2022)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 82nd ST over Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 82nd ST over Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 82nd ST over Drain carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 82nd ST over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd ST over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.