US Bridges

CR 1222 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.23 MI S of FM 916 · Structure no. 021270AA0358001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1222 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1222 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 1222 - Pct 1
CrossesPilot Branch
Location1.23 MI S of FM 916
RouteCounty Highway 1222
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20371, -97.41488
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1222 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1222 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1222 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 1222 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1222 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.