US Bridges

FM 622 over Hog Thief Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 14.1 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 160890094304015

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 622 over Hog Thief Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 622 over Hog Thief Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 622
CrossesHog Thief Creek
Location14.1 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 622
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82288, -97.20178
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2020)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 622 over Hog Thief Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 622 over Hog Thief 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 622 over Hog Thief Creek carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 622 over Hog Thief Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 622 over Hog Thief Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.