US Bridges

SH 22 over Branch of Whitney Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 7.3 MI NE of Bosque Cl · Structure no. 091100012102050

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,279
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Branch of Whitney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over Branch of Whitney 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 6,279 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,252 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesBranch of Whitney Creek
Location7.3 MI NE of Bosque Cl
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94831, -97.31487
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,279 (2020)
Projected traffic6,252 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Branch of Whitney 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 Branch of Whitney 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 Branch of Whitney Creek carry?

About 6,279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Branch of Whitney Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 22 over Branch of Whitney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.