SH 22 over Briar Creek Relief
FairNavarro County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of FM 1126 · Structure no. 181750012104028
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,411
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 22 over Briar Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over Briar Creek Relief in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 3,411 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 22 over Briar Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is SH 22 over Briar Creek Relief 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 22 over Briar Creek Relief carry?
About 3,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 22 over Briar Creek Relief?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns SH 22 over Briar Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.