US Bridges

Bluff Springs Road over Boggy Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of Will Cannon · Structure no. 142270AA1766002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,565
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Springs Road over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluff Springs Road over Boggy Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8,565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,635 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Springs Road
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.35 MI S of Will Cannon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17058, -97.7685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,565 (2020)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff Springs Road over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Springs Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Springs Road over Boggy Creek carry?

About 8,565 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bluff Springs Road over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Springs Road over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.