US Bridges

US 82 WB (kell) over Kemp Street

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 2.2 MI SW of US 281 · Structure no. 032430015604080

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
359 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,733
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 WB (kell) over Kemp Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 WB (kell) over Kemp Street in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 29,733 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,350 by 2033. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82 WB (kell)
CrossesKemp Street
Location2.2 MI SW of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88572, -98.52819
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,733 (2019)
Projected traffic29,350 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 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 WB (kell) over Kemp Street built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 WB (kell) over Kemp Street 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 82 WB (kell) over Kemp Street carry?

About 29,733 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 82 WB (kell) over Kemp Street?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 WB (kell) over Kemp Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.