US Bridges

FM 1817 over Boggy Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 6.6 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 100010178401005

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1817 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1817 over Boggy Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1817
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location6.6 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 1817
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66349, -95.48011
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1817 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1817 over Boggy 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1817 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1817 over Boggy Creek?

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

Who owns FM 1817 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.