US Bridges

FM 443 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.85 MI S of FM 533 · Structure no. 130900083901003

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 443 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 443 over Boggy Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 77 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 443
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.85 MI S of FM 533
RouteState Highway 443
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3776, -97.26781
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2020)
Projected traffic840 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 443 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 443 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 443 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 443 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 443 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.