US 82 over Beaver Creek
FairMontague County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of US 81 · Structure no. 031690004404046
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,384
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Beaver Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 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 3,384 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 82 over Beaver 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 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 3,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.