US Bridges

SH 22 over Kirby Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 1.4 MI NW of FM 219 · Structure no. 090180012101041

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Kirby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over Kirby Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesKirby Creek
Location1.4 MI NW of FM 219
RouteState Highway 22
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87828, -97.47825
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2023)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kirby Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22 over Kirby 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Kirby Creek carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.