US Bridges

US 67 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 2.75 MI W of FM 144 · Structure no. 191720001008063

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,078
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Boggy Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 89 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,078 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location2.75 MI W of FM 144
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18806, -94.79302
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,078 (2020)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 67 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 67 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 3,078 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.