US Bridges

FM 1844 over Hawkins Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of SH 300 · Structure no. 192300176101002

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,862
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1844 over Hawkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1844 over Hawkins Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 80 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 5 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 2,862 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,070 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1844
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location1.20 MI W of SH 300
RouteState Highway 1844
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59119, -94.84067
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,862 (2018)
Projected traffic4,070 by 2033
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 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 1844 over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FM 1844 over Hawkins Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1844 over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 2,862 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1844 over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1844 over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.