US Bridges

Old HWY 80 over Hawkins CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 42 · Structure no. 100930C00230001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,815
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 over Hawkins CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 80 over Hawkins CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80
CrossesHawkins CR
Location0.35 MI E of SH 42
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51711, -94.84445
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,815 (2023)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old HWY 80 over Hawkins CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 80 over Hawkins CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over Hawkins CR carry?

About 1,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 over Hawkins CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 over Hawkins CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.