US Bridges

US 69 over Boggy Draw

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 421 · Structure no. 201010020010164

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,027
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over Boggy Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 over Boggy Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 22,027 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,680 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69
CrossesBoggy Draw
Location0.50 MI N of FM 421
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24857, -94.21246
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,027 (2016)
Projected traffic25,680 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 over Boggy Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over Boggy Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over Boggy Draw carry?

About 22,027 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over Boggy Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over Boggy Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.