SH 22 over Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 6.50 MI W of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750012105023

Built: 1934; 91 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition: Good; inspected January 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 29 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,070; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 22 over Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 91 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22

CrossesCreek

Location6.50 MI W of SH 31

RouteState Highway 22

CountyNavarro County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.09324, -96.56329

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

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 spans5

Design loadH 15

Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2020)

Projected traffic2,990 by 2033

Trucks20%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 22 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Creek carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.