US Bridges

FM 2869 over Lake Hawkins

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of US 80 Inters. · Structure no. 102500291801005

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,524
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2869 over Lake Hawkins is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 2869 over Lake Hawkins in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2869
CrossesLake Hawkins
Location2.8 MI N of US 80 Inters.
RouteState Highway 2869
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63636, -95.26182
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,524 (2020)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2869 over Lake Hawkins built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2869 over Lake Hawkins 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2869 over Lake Hawkins carry?

About 1,524 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2869 over Lake Hawkins?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2869 over Lake Hawkins?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.