US Bridges

SW Thomas ST over Little Booger Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of Renfro · Structure no. 021270DD0520001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,287
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Thomas ST over Little Booger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Thomas ST over Little Booger Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,287 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Thomas ST
CrossesLittle Booger Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of Renfro
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54037, -97.3378
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,287 (2019)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SW Thomas ST over Little Booger Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Thomas ST 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 SW Thomas ST over Little Booger Creek carry?

About 3,287 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW Thomas ST over Little Booger Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SW Thomas ST over Little Booger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.