US Bridges

US 80 over Hawkins Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 42 · Structure no. 100930009604061

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,587
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Hawkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Hawkins Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 86 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 14,587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,100 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location0.35 MI E of SH 42
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51583, -94.84504
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,587 (2020)
Projected traffic20,100 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 80 over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 80 over Hawkins Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 14,587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.