US Bridges

RM 2222 over Arroyo Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of Lp 1 · Structure no. 142270210001005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,524
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2222 over Arroyo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2222 over Arroyo Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 20,524 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,660 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2222
CrossesArroyo Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Lp 1
RouteState Highway 2222
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33235, -97.73466
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,524 (2020)
Projected traffic41,660 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2222 over Arroyo Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2222 over Arroyo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2222 over Arroyo Creek carry?

About 20,524 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RM 2222 over Arroyo Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2222 over Arroyo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.