US Bridges

Colony RD over Boggy Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of FM 3355 · Structure no. 160130AA0241001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colony RD over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colony RD over Boggy Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesColony RD
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.20 MI W of FM 3355
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.5247, -97.7362
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Colony RD over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colony RD over Boggy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Colony RD over Boggy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Colony RD over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Colony RD over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.