US Bridges

SH 95 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 436 · Structure no. 090140032001047

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Boggy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over Boggy Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 77 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 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,810 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.10 MI N of FM 436
RouteState Highway 95
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.99639, -97.33979
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2022)
Projected traffic8,810 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$654,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 95 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 SH 95 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.