US 82 over Wright Creek
FairRed River County, Texas · 6.8 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 011940004601022
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,781
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Wright Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 82 over Wright Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 88 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 3,781 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,657 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Wright Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is US 82 over Wright 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 US 82 over Wright Creek carry?
About 3,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Wright Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Wright Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.