US Bridges

FM 2022 over Squirrel Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 1817 · Structure no. 100010187505006

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2022 over Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2022 over Squirrel Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2022
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location1.0 MI S of FM 1817
RouteState Highway 2022
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64733, -95.47789
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2020)
Projected traffic510 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2022 over Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2022 over Squirrel 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2022 over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2022 over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2022 over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.