SH 49 over Boggy Creek
FairMorris County, Texas · 4.40 MI NW of US 259 · Structure no. 191720022202036
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,211
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 49 over Boggy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 49 over Boggy Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 72 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 5,211 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,295 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 49 over Boggy Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SH 49 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 49 over Boggy Creek carry?
About 5,211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 49 over Boggy Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 49 over Boggy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.