FM 973 over Boggy Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460229501007
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,577
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 973 over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 973 over Boggy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,577 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 973 over Boggy Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 973 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM 973 over Boggy Creek carry?
About 5,577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 973 over Boggy Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 973 over Boggy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.