US Bridges

SH 22 over Towash Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 5.1 MI NE of Bosque Cl · Structure no. 091100012102049

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,321
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Towash Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 22 over Towash Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 78 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 8,321 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,806 by 2039. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesTowash Creek
Location5.1 MI NE of Bosque Cl
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91697, -97.3204
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,321 (2020)
Projected traffic7,806 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Towash Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 22 over Towash Creek 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 Towash Creek carry?

About 8,321 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Towash Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Towash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.