SH 79 over Boggy Creek
GoodThrockmorton County, Texas · 2.75 Mi. S of FM 1711 · Structure no. 032240028402015
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 79 over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 79 over Boggy Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 79 over Boggy Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 79 over Boggy Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 79 over Boggy Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 79 over Boggy Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 79 over Boggy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.