CR 422 over Willow Creek #2
PoorPosted for loadWharton County, Texas · 6.70 MI S of FM 1163 · Structure no. 132410AA0429002
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 422 over Willow Creek #2 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 422 over Willow Creek #2 in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 422 over Willow Creek #2 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 422 over Willow Creek #2 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 422 over Willow Creek #2 carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 422 over Willow Creek #2?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 422 over Willow Creek #2?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.