US Bridges

CR 1022 over Melloms Creek

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of US 190 · Structure no. 201760AA0260002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1022 over Melloms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1022 over Melloms Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1022
CrossesMelloms Creek
Location2.00 MI E of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 1022
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89128, -93.83964
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic40 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1022 over Melloms Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1022 over Melloms Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1022 over Melloms Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1022 over Melloms Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1022 over Melloms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.