US Bridges

Bu 82 over West Langford Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 011940004601017

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,830
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 82 over West Langford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 82 over West Langford Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 4,830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,796 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesBu 82
CrossesWest Langford Creek
Location0.7 MI E of SH 37
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61221, -95.04093
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,830 (2019)
Projected traffic5,796 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 West Langford Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Bu 82 over West Langford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 82 over West Langford Creek carry?

About 4,830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bu 82 over West Langford Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 82 over West Langford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.