US Bridges

US 82 over Kickapoo Creek

Good

Red River County, Texas · 1.36 MI E of FM 44 · Structure no. 011940004601112

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,183
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Kickapoo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Kickapoo Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,183 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2039. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location1.36 MI E of FM 44
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58446, -94.8961
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,183 (2019)
Projected traffic3,820 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Kickapoo Creek 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 Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 3,183 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.