US Bridges

FM 282 over Red Deer Creek

Good

Roberts County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of US 60 · Structure no. 041970079801018

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 282 over Red Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 282 over Red Deer Creek in Roberts 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2000. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesFM 282
CrossesRed Deer Creek
Location0.5 MI W of US 60
RouteState Highway 282
StateTexas
Coordinates35.69382, -100.64091
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2023)
Projected traffic2,038 by 2000
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 282 over Red Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 282 over Red Deer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 282 over Red Deer Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is FM 282 over Red Deer Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 282 over Red Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.