US Bridges

SH 22 over S Rocky Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 2.1 MI SE of FM 219 · Structure no. 090180012101046

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,267
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over S Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 22 over S Rocky Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 78 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 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,893 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesS Rocky Creek
Location2.1 MI SE of FM 219
RouteState Highway 22
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85917, -97.42197
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,267 (2020)
Projected traffic4,893 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 S Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 22 over S Rocky 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 S Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,267 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over S Rocky Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over S Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.