US Bridges

FM 2222 over Cat Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Lp 360 · Structure no. 142270210001002

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,285
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2222 over Cat Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying FM 2222 over Cat Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 110 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 5 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 15,285 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,836 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2222
CrossesCat Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Lp 360
RouteState Highway 2222
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35676, -97.78421
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,285 (2020)
Projected traffic32,836 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2222 over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FM 2222 over Cat 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2222 over Cat Creek carry?

About 15,285 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2222 over Cat Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2222 over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.