US Bridges

FM 2061 over Hackney Lake Floodway

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of US 83 · Structure no. 211090193902006

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
19,337
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2061 over Hackney Lake Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2061 over Hackney Lake Floodway in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 47 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 19,337 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,840 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 2061
CrossesHackney Lake Floodway
Location3.70 MI S of US 83
RouteState Highway 2061
StateTexas
Coordinates26.14363, -98.21339
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,337 (2020)
Projected traffic31,840 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2061 over Hackney Lake Floodway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 2061 over Hackney Lake Floodway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2061 over Hackney Lake Floodway carry?

About 19,337 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2061 over Hackney Lake Floodway?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2061 over Hackney Lake Floodway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.