US Bridges

SH 224 over Middle Sulphur Riv

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.3MI S JCT SH50 and SH24 · Structure no. 011170013602055

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
792 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
1,274
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 224 over Middle Sulphur Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 224 over Middle Sulphur Riv in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 88 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2033. The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 224
CrossesMiddle Sulphur Riv
Location0.3MI S JCT SH50 and SH24
RouteState Highway 224
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27029, -95.8961
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadH 15
Structure length792 ft (241.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2020)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 224 over Middle Sulphur Riv built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 224 over Middle Sulphur Riv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 224 over Middle Sulphur Riv carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 224 over Middle Sulphur Riv?

The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 224 over Middle Sulphur Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.