US Bridges

SH 205 over Hackberry Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 1.6 MI NW of FM 548 · Structure no. 181990045101114

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 205 over Hackberry Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 22,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,490 by 2037. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 205
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of FM 548
RouteState Highway 205
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84245, -96.37665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,420 (2023)
Projected traffic20,490 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 205 over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 205 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 205 over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 22,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.