US Bridges

SH 22 over S Little Rocky Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of FM 56 · Structure no. 090180012101048

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over S Little Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over S Little Rocky Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1947, 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 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 5,395 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,940 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSH 22
CrossesS Little Rocky Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of FM 56
RouteState Highway 22
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85194, -97.39017
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,395 (2020)
Projected traffic4,940 by 2039
Trucks18%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over S Little Rocky Creek built?

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

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

About 5,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over S Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 22 over S Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.