US Bridges

SH 22 over Frost Branch

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of FM 667 · Structure no. 181750012104027

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Frost Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over Frost Branch 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 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 2,473 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesFrost Branch
Location0.02 MI W of FM 667
RouteState Highway 22
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08209, -96.81044
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,473 (2023)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 Frost Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 22 over Frost Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Frost Branch carry?

About 2,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Frost Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 22 over Frost Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.