US Bridges

FM 3355 over Boggy Creek

Good

Bee County, Texas · 5.3 MI N of US 181 · Structure no. 160130320601004

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3355 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3355 over Boggy Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 3355
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location5.3 MI N of US 181
RouteState Highway 3355
StateTexas
Coordinates28.52139, -97.73354
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2024)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 3355 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3355 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3355 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is FM 3355 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3355 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.