US Bridges

Tx. State HWY 22 over Lake Whitney Spillway

Fair

Hill County, Texas · Whitney Lake · Structure no. CEPSWFTXODWHB01

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
833 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
7,046
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Tx. State HWY 22 over Lake Whitney Spillway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Tx. State HWY 22 over Lake Whitney Spillway in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 7,046 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 833 ft (253.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTx. State HWY 22
CrossesLake Whitney Spillway
LocationWhitney Lake
RouteState Highway 22
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86654, -97.37118
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length833 ft (253.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,046 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tx. State HWY 22 over Lake Whitney Spillway built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tx. State HWY 22 over Lake Whitney Spillway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tx. State HWY 22 over Lake Whitney Spillway carry?

About 7,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tx. State HWY 22 over Lake Whitney Spillway?

The structure is 833 ft (253.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Tx. State HWY 22 over Lake Whitney Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).