US Bridges

SH 22 over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 309 · Structure no. 091100012102051

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
800 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
8,662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Hackberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 22 over Hackberry Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 8,662 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,206 by 2042. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.6 MI E of FM 309
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00637, -97.14881
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadOther
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,662 (2023)
Projected traffic14,206 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SH 22 over Hackberry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 8,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.