US Bridges

SH 222 over Union Creek

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 2279 · Structure no. 251380049604009

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 222 over Union Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 222 over Union Creek in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1956, 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 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 222
CrossesUnion Creek
Location0.35 MI E of FM 2279
RouteState Highway 222
CountyKnox County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42367, -99.87043
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 Union Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 222 over Union Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 222 over Union Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 222 over Union Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 222 over Union Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.