US Bridges

SH 60 over Big Boggy Creek

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 521 · Structure no. 131580024104009

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over Big Boggy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 60 over Big Boggy Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,413 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 60
CrossesBig Boggy Creek
Location0.70 MI S of FM 521
RouteState Highway 60
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.80379, -95.93256
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,413 (2021)
Projected traffic1,978 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 60 over Big Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over Big 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 60 over Big Boggy Creek carry?

About 1,413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over Big Boggy Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over Big Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.