US Bridges

Hawkins Pkwy over School Br

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Bill Owens · Structure no. 100930E00507006

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,715
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Pkwy over School Br is a concrete culvert carrying Hawkins Pkwy over School Br in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins Pkwy
CrossesSchool Br
Location0.1 MI E of Bill Owens
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54993, -94.77736
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins Pkwy over School Br built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkins Pkwy over School Br 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 School Br carry?

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

How long is Hawkins Pkwy over School Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Pkwy over School Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.