SH 22 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodHill County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of FM 1243 · Structure no. 091100012103013
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,546
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 22 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 22 over Cottonwood Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 91 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 1,546 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 22 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SH 22 over Cottonwood Creek 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 22 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 22 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.