US Bridges

SH 22 over Richland Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 3.8 MI E of FM 1243 · Structure no. 091100012103024

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
276 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,546
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 22 over Richland Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 89 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 1,546 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesRichland Creek
Location3.8 MI E of FM 1243
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05478, -96.90634
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,546 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 22 over Richland 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 Richland Creek carry?

About 1,546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.