US Bridges

SH 95 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of US 90A · Structure no. 131430032403006

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Boggy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 95 over Boggy Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 95 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 3,115 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,660 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.25 MI NE of US 90A
RouteState Highway 95
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4319, -97.16731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,115 (2020)
Projected traffic7,660 by 2038
Trucks19%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 95 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 3,115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.