US Bridges

FM 144 over Little Boggy Creek Rel

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 6.40 MI SW of US 67 · Structure no. 191720075001004

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 144 over Little Boggy Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 144 over Little Boggy Creek Rel in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 144
CrossesLittle Boggy Creek Rel
Location6.40 MI SW of US 67
RouteState Highway 144
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13675, -94.80286
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 144 over Little Boggy Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 144 over Little Boggy Creek Rel 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 FM 144 over Little Boggy Creek Rel carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 144 over Little Boggy Creek Rel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 144 over Little Boggy Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.