US Bridges

SH 22 over Jacks Branch

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of FM 309 · Structure no. 091100012102037

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,577
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Jacks Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 22 over Jacks Branch in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,577 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,873 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesJacks Branch
Location1.9 MI W of FM 309
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99372, -97.18713
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,577 (2020)
Projected traffic7,873 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 22 over Jacks Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Jacks Branch carry?

About 5,577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.