US Bridges

FM 317 over Boggy Creek

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 1.3 MI East of FM 314 · Structure no. 101080088902023

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,872
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 317 over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 317 over Boggy Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 317
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.3 MI East of FM 314
RouteState Highway 317
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23766, -95.54281
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,872 (2020)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 317 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 317 over Boggy Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 317 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 1,872 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 317 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 317 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.