US Bridges

US 82 EB (kell) over Taft Blvd.

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 1.6 MI SW of US 281 · Structure no. 032430015604082

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,178
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 EB (kell) over Taft Blvd. is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US 82 EB (kell) over Taft Blvd. in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 28,178 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,420 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS 82 EB (kell)
CrossesTaft Blvd.
Location1.6 MI SW of US 281
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88849, -98.51869
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,178 (2019)
Projected traffic36,420 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 EB (kell) over Taft Blvd. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 EB (kell) over Taft Blvd. 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 82 EB (kell) over Taft Blvd. carry?

About 28,178 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 82 EB (kell) over Taft Blvd.?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 EB (kell) over Taft Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.