US Bridges

CR 1222 over Koonce Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 2.20 MI E of FM 17 · Structure no. 102340AA1222004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1222 over Koonce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1222 over Koonce Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1222
CrossesKoonce Creek
Location2.20 MI E of FM 17
RouteCounty Highway 1222
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62275, -95.75657
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 1222 over Koonce Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1222 over Koonce 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1222 over Koonce Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 1222 over Koonce Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1222 over Koonce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.