US Bridges

CR 489 over Boggy Creek Tributary

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 103 · Structure no. 111740AA0287001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 489 over Boggy Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying CR 489 over Boggy Creek Tributary in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 489
CrossesBoggy Creek Tributary
Location1.0 MI S of SH 103
RouteCounty Highway 489
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37078, -94.3428
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 489 over Boggy Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 489 over Boggy Creek Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 489 over Boggy Creek Tributary carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 489 over Boggy Creek Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 489 over Boggy Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.