US Bridges

SH 22 over Bosque River Trib

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of SH 144 · Structure no. 090180012101052

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,997
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Bosque River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over Bosque River Trib 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 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 4,997 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,996 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 22
CrossesBosque River Trib
Location0.1 MI NE of SH 144
RouteState Highway 22
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92425, -97.65526
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,997 (2023)
Projected traffic6,996 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Bosque River Trib built?

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

What condition is SH 22 over Bosque River Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Bosque River Trib carry?

About 4,997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Bosque River Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Bosque River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.