US Bridges

SH 22 over Spring Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 5.0 MI W of FM 1473 · Structure no. 090180012003023

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 22 over Spring 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.0 MI W of FM 1473
RouteState Highway 22
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84658, -97.73976
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2023)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$915,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 22 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.