US Bridges

Bu 82 over Delaware Creek

Good

Red River County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 011940004512075

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 82 over Delaware Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 82 over Delaware Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1934, 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2027. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesBu 82
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.9 MI E of SH 37
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61069, -95.05255
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2010)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2027
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Bu 82 over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 82 over Delaware Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 82 over Delaware Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Bu 82 over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 82 over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.