US Bridges

FM 422 over Seymour Creek

Good

Baylor County, Texas · 0.69 MI W of US 183/277 · Structure no. 030120081401011

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 422 over Seymour Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 422 over Seymour Creek in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 422
CrossesSeymour Creek
Location0.69 MI W of US 183/277
RouteState Highway 422
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59617, -99.25361
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2020)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 422 over Seymour Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 422 over Seymour 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 422 over Seymour Creek carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 422 over Seymour Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FM 422 over Seymour Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.