US Bridges

SH 22 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 090980012001011

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Pecan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 22 over Pecan Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,666 by 2039. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesPecan Creek
Location3.3 MI E of SH 36
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71031, -98.05599
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2020)
Projected traffic1,666 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22 over Pecan 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.