US Bridges

US 82 over US 81

Good

Montague County, Texas · At JCT of US 81 and US 82 · Structure no. 031690001303126

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over US 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over US 81 in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2033. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesUS 81
LocationAt JCT of US 81 and US 82
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.81636, -97.93788
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2013)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 over US 81 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over US 81 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over US 81 carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over US 81?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over US 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.