US Bridges

FM 2078 over Big Boggy Creek

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 2668 · Structure no. 131580084704018

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2078 over Big Boggy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2078 over Big Boggy Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2078
CrossesBig Boggy Creek
Location1.00 MI E of FM 2668
RouteState Highway 2078
StateTexas
Coordinates28.8215, -95.95071
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2078 over Big Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2078 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 FM 2078 over Big Boggy Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2078 over Big Boggy Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2078 over Big Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.