US Bridges

FM 436 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140023116053

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,643
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 436 over Boggy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 436 over Boggy Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1953, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,643 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 436
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SH 95
RouteState Highway 436
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.97957, -97.33744
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$545,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 436 over Boggy Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 436 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 FM 436 over Boggy Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 436 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 436 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.