US Bridges

US 90A over Boggy Creek

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.86 MI SE of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430044502006

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A over Boggy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90A over Boggy Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 87 years old, older 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 2,703 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 90A
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.86 MI SE of SH 95
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42263, -97.1589
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,703 (2024)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US 90A over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 90A 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 US 90A over Boggy Creek carry?

About 2,703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 90A over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.