US Bridges

Johnson Ave. over Little Booger Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270DD0205001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,920
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Ave. over Little Booger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Johnson Ave. over Little Booger Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Ave.
CrossesLittle Booger Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SH 174
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53889, -97.32975
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,920 (2019)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Ave. over Little Booger Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Ave. over Little Booger 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Ave. over Little Booger Creek carry?

About 5,920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Ave. over Little Booger Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Ave. over Little Booger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.