US Bridges

SH 22 over Armstrong Branch

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 6.7 MI SE of SH 174 · Structure no. 090180012101044

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,503
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Armstrong Branch is a masonry culvert carrying SH 22 over Armstrong Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 1,503 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,164 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 22
CrossesArmstrong Branch
Location6.7 MI SE of SH 174
RouteState Highway 22
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89826, -97.54944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,503 (2023)
Projected traffic2,164 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Armstrong Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22 over Armstrong Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Armstrong Branch carry?

About 1,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Armstrong Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Armstrong Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.