US Bridges

SH 142 over Boggy Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 3.4 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 140280038401021

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 142 over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 142 over Boggy Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,531 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,943 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 142
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location3.4 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 142
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88476, -97.72735
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,531 (2023)
Projected traffic11,943 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 142 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 142 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 142 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 8,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 142 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 142 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.