SH 222 over Brazos River
PoorPosted for loadKnox County, Texas · 5.50 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 251380049604003
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 800 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 222 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 222 over Brazos River in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2033. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 222 over Brazos River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SH 222 over Brazos River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 222 over Brazos River carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SH 222 over Brazos River?
The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 222 over Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.