US Bridges

E Mlk Jr Blvd over Boggy Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.2 MI NE of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B00054005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,572
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mlk Jr Blvd over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Mlk Jr Blvd over Boggy Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 13,572 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,657 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesE Mlk Jr Blvd
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28191, -97.70819
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,572 (2023)
Projected traffic20,657 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Mlk Jr Blvd over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mlk Jr Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E Mlk Jr Blvd over Boggy Creek carry?

About 13,572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Mlk Jr Blvd over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E Mlk Jr Blvd over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.