US Bridges

SH 222/FM 266 over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Haskell County, Texas · 3.10 MI N of FM 1720 · Structure no. 081050151202002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 222/FM 266 over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 222/FM 266 over Wild Horse Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 222/FM 266
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location3.10 MI N of FM 1720
RouteState Highway 222
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38082, -99.51746
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 222/FM 266 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 222/FM 266 over Wild Horse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 222/FM 266 over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is SH 222/FM 266 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 222/FM 266 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.