US Bridges

E 38 1/2 ST over Boggy Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270B00101014

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,055
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 38 1/2 ST over Boggy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 38 1/2 ST over Boggy Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 14,055 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 38 1/2 ST
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.2 MI E of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29287, -97.71582
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,055 (2010)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
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

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 38 1/2 ST over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 38 1/2 ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E 38 1/2 ST over Boggy Creek carry?

About 14,055 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is E 38 1/2 ST over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns E 38 1/2 ST over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.