US Bridges

FM 2735 over Hooks Bayou

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 6.60 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 190190008503036

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2735 over Hooks Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2735 over Hooks Bayou in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2735
CrossesHooks Bayou
Location6.60 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 2735
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60662, -94.61781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 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 2735 over Hooks Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2735 over Hooks Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2735 over Hooks Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2735 over Hooks Bayou?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2735 over Hooks Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.