US Bridges

SH 182 over George Slough

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 1.65 MI W 0F SH 154 · Structure no. 102500042901014

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 182 over George Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 182 over George Slough in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 971 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,610 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 182
CrossesGeorge Slough
Location1.65 MI W 0F SH 154
RouteState Highway 182
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81011, -95.50098
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2020)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 182 over George Slough built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 182 over George Slough 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 182 over George Slough carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SH 182 over George Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 182 over George Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.