US Bridges

Bu 82 over East Langford Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 011940004601018

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,582
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 82 over East Langford Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bu 82 over East Langford Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 1,582 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 82
CrossesEast Langford Creek
Location1.1 MI E of SH 37
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61267, -95.03357
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,582 (2023)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 82 over East Langford Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Bu 82 over East 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 East Langford Creek carry?

About 1,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 82 over East Langford Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 82 over East Langford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.