US Bridges

Boaz Mout Site RD over Unknown Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · BMF-32 · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0B0001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Boaz Mout Site RD over Unknown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boaz Mout Site RD over Unknown Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoaz Mout Site RD
CrossesUnknown Creek
LocationBMF-32
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23271, -97.78612
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boaz Mout Site RD over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boaz Mout Site RD over Unknown 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Boaz Mout Site RD over Unknown Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Boaz Mout Site RD over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Boaz Mout Site RD over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the Army.