US Bridges

FM 2262 over Hackberry Creek

Good

Trinity County, Texas · 2.40 MI SE of SH 94 · Structure no. 112280238701002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2262 over Hackberry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2262 over Hackberry Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2262
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location2.40 MI SE of SH 94
RouteState Highway 2262
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.22642, -94.91417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 FM 2262 over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2262 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2262 over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2262 over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2262 over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.