US Bridges

Hilliard RD(CR222) over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 1 MI NW of Lime Kiln RD · Structure no. 141060AA0222001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,368
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilliard RD(CR222) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Hilliard RD(CR222) over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHilliard RD(CR222)
CrossesDraw
Location1 MI NW of Lime Kiln RD
RouteCounty Highway 222
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9276, -97.94894
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,368 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilliard RD(CR222) over Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilliard RD(CR222) over Draw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hilliard RD(CR222) over Draw carry?

About 2,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hilliard RD(CR222) over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hilliard RD(CR222) over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.