US Bridges

SH 22 over West Mustang Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 3.9 MI E Hamilton Cl · Structure no. 090180012003021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over West Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over West Mustang Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesWest Mustang Creek
Location3.9 MI E Hamilton Cl
RouteState Highway 22
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81411, -97.79453
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2023)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over West Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22 over West Mustang Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over West Mustang Creek carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over West Mustang Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over West Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.