US Bridges

FM 2605 over Hawkins Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 2.0 MILES0WEST of FM 1845 · Structure no. 100930262201001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2605 over Hawkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2605 over Hawkins Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,667 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,820 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2605
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location2.0 MILES0WEST of FM 1845
RouteState Highway 2605
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53774, -94.84172
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,667 (2020)
Projected traffic5,820 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2605 over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2605 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 2605 over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 3,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2605 over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2605 over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.