US Bridges

FM 1845 over Hawkins Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.5MI N of FM 2275 Inter. · Structure no. 100930176302299

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,943
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1845 over Hawkins Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1845 over Hawkins Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1845
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location0.5MI N of FM 2275 Inter.
RouteState Highway 1845
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56188, -94.83605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1845 over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1845 over Hawkins Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1845 over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1845 over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1845 over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.