SH 55 over Boon Slough
GoodUvalde County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 152320023505004
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 55 over Boon Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 55 over Boon Slough in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 100 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 55 over Boon Slough built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is SH 55 over Boon Slough 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 55 over Boon Slough carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 55 over Boon Slough?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 55 over Boon Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.