US Bridges

US 82 over Tributary 1

Good

Red River County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1159 · Structure no. 011940004601033

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

About this bridge

US 82 over Tributary 1 is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Tributary 1 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 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,105 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesTributary 1
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1159
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61408, -95.03187
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 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 structure3
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 Tributary 1 built?

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

What condition is US 82 over Tributary 1 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 US 82 over Tributary 1 carry?

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

How long is US 82 over Tributary 1?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Tributary 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.