US Bridges

SH 22 over Long Branch

Good

Hill County, Texas · 10.1 MI NE of Bosque Cl · Structure no. 091100012102033

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,495
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over Long Branch in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 86 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 7,495 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,916 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesLong Branch
Location10.1 MI NE of Bosque Cl
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97085, -97.27735
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,495 (2020)
Projected traffic8,916 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 22 over Long Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Long Branch carry?

About 7,495 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Long Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.