US Bridges

FM 436 over Br Boggy Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140023116052

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,643
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 436 over Br Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 436 over Br Boggy Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 72 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 1,643 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 436
CrossesBr Boggy Creek
Location0.7 MI E of SH 95
RouteState Highway 436
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98023, -97.33048
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2019)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 436 over Br Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 436 over Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 436 over Br Boggy Creek carry?

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 436 over Br Boggy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 436 over Br Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.