FM2068 over Barnett Br

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 2.8 MI E JCT SH50&FM2068 · Structure no. 011170109704013

Built: 1955; 70 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2024
Type: Slab; Concrete
Length: 75 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 123; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM2068 over Barnett Br is a concrete slab carrying FM2068 over Barnett Br in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM2068

CrossesBarnett Br

Location2.8 MI E JCT SH50&FM2068

RouteState Highway 2068

CountyHunt County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.33227, -95.86978

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionOctober 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour evaluation has not been made

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 rating57 US tons

Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)

Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)

Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)

Projected traffic108 by 2039

Trucks18%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM2068 over Barnett Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM2068 over Barnett 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM2068 over Barnett Br carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM2068 over Barnett Br?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM2068 over Barnett Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.