US Bridges

CR 222 over Leon River

Good

Hamilton County, Texas · 5.4 MI SW of FM 1602 · Structure no. 090980AA0222001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 222 over Leon River is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 222 over Leon River in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 222
CrossesLeon River
Location5.4 MI SW of FM 1602
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74044, -98.03529
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 222 over Leon River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 222 over Leon River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 222 over Leon River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 222 over Leon River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 222 over Leon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.