US Bridges

FM 3435 over Boggy Creek

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of US 90A · Structure no. 131430338901001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,386
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3435 over Boggy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3435 over Boggy Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,386 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2038. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 3435
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.70 MI E of US 90A
RouteState Highway 3435
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43913, -97.17018
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,386 (2020)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2038
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 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 FM 3435 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3435 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 FM 3435 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 2,386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 3435 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3435 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.