US Bridges

FM 909 over Boggy Crk Relief

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 2.6 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 011940018903038

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 909 over Boggy Crk Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 909 over Boggy Crk Relief in Red River 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 909
CrossesBoggy Crk Relief
Location2.6 MI S JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 909
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58297, -95.06927
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic541 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 909 over Boggy Crk Relief built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 909 over Boggy Crk Relief 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 909 over Boggy Crk Relief carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 909 over Boggy Crk Relief?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 909 over Boggy Crk Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.