US Bridges

SH 222 over Draw

Good

King County, Texas · 2.90 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 251350049603005

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 222 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 222 over Draw in King County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 69 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSH 222
CrossesDraw
Location2.90 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 222
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52496, -100.05051
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 222 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SH 222 over Draw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 222 over Draw carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 222 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 222 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.