US Bridges

Ozro Road over Boggy Branch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.8 MI SE of JCT FM 2258 · Structure no. 180710AA0192001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ozro Road over Boggy Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ozro Road over Boggy Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOzro Road
CrossesBoggy Branch
Location1.8 MI SE of JCT FM 2258
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34134, -97.06453
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ozro Road over Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ozro Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ozro Road over Boggy Branch carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ozro Road over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ozro Road over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.