US Bridges

US 82 over East Langford Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 0.04 MI E of FM 1159 · Structure no. 011940004601032

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,656
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over East Langford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over East Langford Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,105 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesEast Langford Creek
Location0.04 MI E of FM 1159
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61509, -95.03377
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,656 (2020)
Projected traffic4,105 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over East Langford Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,656 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over East Langford Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over East Langford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.