US Bridges

FM 22 over Little Turnpike CR

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 5.05MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 100370063401007

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
698
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 22 over Little Turnpike CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 22 over Little Turnpike CR in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 22
CrossesLittle Turnpike CR
Location5.05MI E of US 69
RouteState Highway 22
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89533, -95.15797
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2019)
Projected traffic890 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 22 over Little Turnpike CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 22 over Little Turnpike CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 22 over Little Turnpike CR carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 22 over Little Turnpike CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 22 over Little Turnpike CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.