US Bridges

US 82/US 277 over Call Field Canal

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of SH 258 · Structure no. 032430015604011

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,511
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82/US 277 over Call Field Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 82/US 277 over Call Field Canal in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 96 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 6,511 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82/US 277
CrossesCall Field Canal
Location1.00 MI SW of SH 258
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.84485, -98.6583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,511 (2020)
Projected traffic9,510 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82/US 277 over Call Field Canal built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 82/US 277 over Call Field Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 82/US 277 over Call Field Canal carry?

About 6,511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 82/US 277 over Call Field Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 82/US 277 over Call Field Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.