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Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou

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Matagorda County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 2540 · Structure no. 131580AA0354001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkinsville RD
CrossesLive Oak Bayou
Location0.3 MI E of FM 2540
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89316, -95.7952
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkinsville RD over Live Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.