US Bridges

FM 144 over Boggy Creek

Good

Morris County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 191720075001009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 144 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 144 over Boggy Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFM 144
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location3.10 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 144
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15324, -94.76885
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2022)
Projected traffic489 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 144 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 144 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 144 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 144 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 144 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.