US Bridges

US 62 over Hackberry Creek

Good

Motley County, Texas · 10.60 MI E of SH 70 · Structure no. 251730014601133

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Hackberry Creek in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location10.60 MI E of SH 70
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateTexas
Coordinates34.00826, -100.64575
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over Hackberry Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.