SH 222 over Draw

Good

Knox County, Texas · 6.95 MI W of FM 2279 · Structure no. 251380049604007

Built: 1956; 69 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition: Good; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 174; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 222 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 222 over Draw in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 222

CrossesDraw

Location6.95 MI W of FM 2279

RouteState Highway 222

CountyKnox County

StateTexas

Coordinates33.47701, -99.96946

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some 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 spans4

Design loadOther

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)

Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2020)

Projected traffic360 by 2033

Trucks26%

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 1975.

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 174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 222 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 222 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.