US Bridges

RM 1222 over West Ranch Br

Good

Mason County, Texas · 7.20 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 141570110204010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1222 over West Ranch Br is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1222 over West Ranch Br in Mason County, Texas. It was built in 1960, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRM 1222
CrossesWest Ranch Br
Location7.20 MI SW of US 87
RouteState Highway 1222
StateTexas
Coordinates30.8715, -99.37801
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 RM 1222 over West Ranch Br built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1222 over West Ranch Br 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RM 1222 over West Ranch Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RM 1222 over West Ranch Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1222 over West Ranch Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.