US Bridges

US 82 over Boggy Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 37 · Structure no. 011940004512106

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Boggy Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5,333 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.1 MI W of SH 37
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61275, -95.07633
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,333 (2020)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 82 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 5,333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.