US Bridges

SH 22 over Hackberry Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 0.09 MI W of FM 639 · Structure no. 181750012104026

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,071
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over Hackberry Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 89 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 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 22
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.09 MI W of FM 639
RouteState Highway 22
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06791, -96.85484
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2023)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SH 22 over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 22 over Hackberry Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.