US 82 EB over Belknap Creek
FairMontague County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of US 81 · Structure no. 031690004404024
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,493
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 EB over Belknap Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82 EB over Belknap Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 91 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2033. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 EB over Belknap Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 82 EB over Belknap 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 82 EB over Belknap Creek carry?
About 2,493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 82 EB over Belknap Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 EB over Belknap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.