US Bridges

FM 2274 over Boggy Branch

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of FM 856 · Structure no. 100370274202002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2274 over Boggy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2274 over Boggy Branch in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2274
CrossesBoggy Branch
Location1.40 MI SE of FM 856
RouteState Highway 2274
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03664, -95.02492
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2274 over Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2274 over Boggy Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2274 over Boggy Branch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2274 over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2274 over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.