US Bridges

US 59 NB over Boggy Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of US 77 · Structure no. 132350008804072

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 NB over Boggy Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,270 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location1.6 MI S of US 77
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates28.74851, -97.10902
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,190 (2013)
Projected traffic7,270 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 59 NB over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 NB 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Boggy Creek carry?

About 5,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.