US Bridges

FM 822 over Dry Creek

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 0.63 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 131210051505021

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 822 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 822 over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 58 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 822
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.63 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 822
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99004, -96.66503
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2020)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 FM 822 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FM 822 over Dry Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 822 over Dry Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 822 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 822 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.