US Bridges

Dreyer & Turkey RD over Boggy Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of Gonzales Cl · Structure no. 130620AA0372002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dreyer & Turkey RD over Boggy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dreyer & Turkey RD over Boggy Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDreyer & Turkey RD
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.35 MI S of Gonzales Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37561, -97.24563
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dreyer & Turkey RD over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dreyer & Turkey RD over Boggy Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dreyer & Turkey RD over Boggy Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dreyer & Turkey RD over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dreyer & Turkey RD over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.