US Bridges

FM 1122 over Mill Creek

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of FM 92 · Structure no. 201010158101001

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1122 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1122 over Mill Creek in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 3,236 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1122
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.15 MI W of FM 92
RouteState Highway 1122
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39989, -94.19446
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,236 (2022)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1122 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FM 1122 over Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1122 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1122 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1122 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.