US Bridges

FM 782 over Boggy Branch

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 6.1 MI N of US 259 · Structure no. 102010111601007

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 782 over Boggy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 782 over Boggy Branch in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 782
CrossesBoggy Branch
Location6.1 MI N of US 259
RouteState Highway 782
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25033, -94.73981
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2020)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 782 over Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 782 over Boggy Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 782 over Boggy Branch carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 782 over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns FM 782 over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.