US Bridges

FM 1982 over Lone Wolf Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 4.1 MI E of SH 208 · Structure no. 081680190001001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1982 over Lone Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1982 over Lone Wolf Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1982
CrossesLone Wolf Creek
Location4.1 MI E of SH 208
RouteState Highway 1982
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47714, -100.78817
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1982 over Lone Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1982 over Lone Wolf Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1982 over Lone Wolf Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1982 over Lone Wolf Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1982 over Lone Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.