Hawkins Rd(cr 283) over Caney Creek
Matagorda County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Hawkins Rd(cr 283) over Caney Creek in Matagorda County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 444 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 74 of the 192 inventoried bridges in Matagorda County rated good (38.5%); 12 (6.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete |
| Length | about 200 ft |
| Location | 0.3 Mi SW of FM 457 |
| NBI structure number | 131580AA0401001 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Matagorda County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 35 over Bucks Bayou | 1997 | 23,967 | Good |
| SH 35 over Cottonwood Creek | 1929 | 14,932 | Fair |
| SH 35 over East River Canal | 1961 | 14,897 | Good |
| SH 35 over Hardeman Slough | 2001 | 13,245 | Good |
| SH 35 over Caney Creek | 2001 | 13,245 | Good |
| SH 35 NB over West Canal | 1961 | 12,498 | Fair |
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