FM 144 over Boggy Creek
FairMorris County, Texas · 4.60 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 191720075002006
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 565
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 144 over Boggy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 144 over Boggy Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 FM 144 over Boggy Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 144 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 FM 144 over Boggy Creek carry?
About 565 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 144 over Boggy Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 144 over Boggy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.