US Bridges

FM 2022 over San Pedro Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of FM 227 · Structure no. 111140187502005

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2022 over San Pedro Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2022 over San Pedro Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 2022
CrossesSan Pedro Creek
Location1.05 MI S of FM 227
RouteState Highway 2022
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4938, -95.37693
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2022 over San Pedro Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2022 over San Pedro 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2022 over San Pedro Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2022 over San Pedro Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2022 over San Pedro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.