US Bridges

FM 2429 over Boggy Creek

Good

Austin County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080232001001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,407
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2429 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2429 over Boggy Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,407 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,610 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2429
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.15 MI S of SH 36
RouteState Highway 2429
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90958, -96.25098
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,407 (2020)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2429 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2429 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2429 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 2,407 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2429 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2429 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.