US Bridges

SH 224 over Little Wolf Crk.

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 1.4MI E JCT FM118 & SH224 · Structure no. 011170013601076

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,454
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 224 over Little Wolf Crk. is a concrete culvert carrying SH 224 over Little Wolf Crk. in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 68 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 4,454 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,280 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 224
CrossesLittle Wolf Crk.
Location1.4MI E JCT FM118 & SH224
RouteState Highway 224
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17952, -96.05017
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,454 (2020)
Projected traffic6,280 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 224 over Little Wolf Crk. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SH 224 over Little Wolf Crk. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 224 over Little Wolf Crk. carry?

About 4,454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 224 over Little Wolf Crk.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 224 over Little Wolf Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.