US Bridges

Hawkins Pkwy over Ray CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of Spur 502 · Structure no. 100930E00507004

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,715
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Pkwy over Ray CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Pkwy over Ray CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 13,715 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,201 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins Pkwy
CrossesRay CR
Location0.70 MI W of Spur 502
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54716, -94.76042
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,715 (2022)
Projected traffic19,201 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hawkins Pkwy over Ray CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkins Pkwy over Ray 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 Hawkins Pkwy over Ray CR carry?

About 13,715 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins Pkwy over Ray CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Pkwy over Ray CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.