FM 222 over Big Creek
FairSan Jacinto County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of SH 150 · Structure no. 112040303801001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,142
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 222 over Big Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 222 over Big Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,142 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 222 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 222 over Big 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 222 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 222 over Big Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 222 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.