US Bridges

RM 2222 over West Bull Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of Lp 360 · Structure no. 142270210001008

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,163
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2222 over West Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 2222 over West Bull Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 20,163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,850 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2222
CrossesWest Bull Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Lp 360
RouteState Highway 2222
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36621, -97.79792
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,163 (2020)
Projected traffic46,850 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 RM 2222 over West Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2222 over West Bull 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 RM 2222 over West Bull Creek carry?

About 20,163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RM 2222 over West Bull Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2222 over West Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.