US Bridges

Old HWY 95 over Boggy Creek Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140AA0337002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,623
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 95 over Boggy Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying Old HWY 95 over Boggy Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,623 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY 95
CrossesBoggy Creek Branch
Location0.45 MI S of FM 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02701, -97.35026
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,623 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 95 over Boggy Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 95 over Boggy Creek Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 95 over Boggy Creek Branch carry?

About 1,623 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 95 over Boggy Creek Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 95 over Boggy Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.