US Bridges

FM 422 over Godwin Creek

Good

Baylor County, Texas · 8.8 Mi. E of FM 1790 · Structure no. 030120081401012

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 422 over Godwin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 422 over Godwin Creek in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 422
CrossesGodwin Creek
Location8.8 Mi. E of FM 1790
RouteState Highway 422
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58314, -98.97533
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic415 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Godwin Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 422 over Godwin 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 422 over Godwin Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 422 over Godwin Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 422 over Godwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.