US Bridges

US 82 over Deep Draw

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of FM 1815 · Structure no. 031690004406052

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,837
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Deep Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Deep Draw in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 109 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 2,837 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesDeep Draw
Location1.9 MI W of FM 1815
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.75789, -97.63208
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,837 (2020)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 82 over Deep Draw built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 82 over Deep Draw 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 Deep Draw carry?

About 2,837 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Deep Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 82 over Deep Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.