US Bridges

Ave B (cr 351) over Boggy Creek

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of CO RD 350 · Structure no. 131430AA0131001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,161
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave B (cr 351) over Boggy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave B (cr 351) over Boggy Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAve B (cr 351)
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.15 MI S of CO RD 350
RouteCounty Highway 351
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45178, -97.17951
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave B (cr 351) over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Ave B (cr 351) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ave B (cr 351) over Boggy Creek carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ave B (cr 351) over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ave B (cr 351) over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.