US Bridges

SH 22 over Leon River

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 6.0 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 090980012001012

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Leon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 22 over Leon River 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 873 by 2039. The structure is 1,376 ft (419.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesLeon River
Location6.0 MI E of SH 36
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72203, -98.01196
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+30 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length1,376 ft (419.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2020)
Projected traffic873 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Leon River built?

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

What condition is SH 22 over Leon River 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 Leon River carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Leon River?

The structure is 1,376 ft (419.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.