US Bridges

US 183 / US 77A over Boggy Crk

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 5.60 MI S of FM 2718 · Structure no. 130620015501014

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 / US 77A over Boggy Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 / US 77A over Boggy Crk in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,564 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,210 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 183 / US 77A
CrossesBoggy Crk
Location5.60 MI S of FM 2718
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.9768, -97.32821
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,564 (2023)
Projected traffic5,210 by 2033
Trucks19%
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

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 US 183 / US 77A over Boggy Crk built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 183 / US 77A over Boggy Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 183 / US 77A over Boggy Crk carry?

About 1,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 183 / US 77A over Boggy Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 / US 77A over Boggy Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.