US Bridges

FM 1807 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 4.4 MI E of FM1706 · Structure no. 021270160002004

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1807 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1807 over Boggy Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 85 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1807
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location4.4 MI E of FM1706
RouteState Highway 1807
StateTexas
Coordinates32.381, -97.14957
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1807 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 1807 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1807 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1807 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1807 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.