US 82 over Copeland Creek
FairMontague County, Texas · 0.3 MI W Cooke CO LN · Structure no. 031690004406054
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,546
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Copeland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Copeland Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 90 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 4,546 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,380 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Copeland Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 82 over Copeland 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 Copeland Creek carry?
About 4,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Copeland Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US 82 over Copeland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.