US Bridges

FM 222 over Huffman Creek

Good

San Jacinto County, Texas · 3.75 MI NW of SH 150 · Structure no. 112040303801003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 222 over Huffman Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 222 over Huffman Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 222
CrossesHuffman Creek
Location3.75 MI NW of SH 150
RouteState Highway 222
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54347, -95.02839
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 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 FM 222 over Huffman Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 222 over Huffman 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 222 over Huffman Creek carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 222 over Huffman Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 222 over Huffman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.