US Bridges

FM 224 over Wolf Creek

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 4.60 MI NW of SH 156 · Structure no. 112040040302014

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 224 over Wolf Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 224 over Wolf Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 224
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4.60 MI NW of SH 156
RouteState Highway 224
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66065, -95.14981
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2013)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FM 224 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 224 over Wolf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 224 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 224 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 224 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.