US Bridges

E 12th ST over Boggy Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.72 MI E of San Jacinto · Structure no. 142270B00037009

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,518
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 12th ST over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 12th ST over Boggy Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 87 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 6,518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 12th ST
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.72 MI E of San Jacinto
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27533, -97.71008
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,518 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E 12th ST over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is E 12th ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E 12th ST over Boggy Creek carry?

About 6,518 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E 12th ST over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E 12th ST over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.