FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 4526

Carrying CR 4526 over TRIB OF BOIS D'ARK CRK

0.8 MI S OF SH 11, Fannin, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 4526

The CR 4526 bridge in Fannin, Texas carries CR 4526 over TRIB OF BOIS D'ARK CRK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 4526 compares

▼ 9.3
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Texas bridges
308
Bridges in Fannin · 17 in Poor condition
CR 4526 19.0 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010750AA4526002

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

CR 4526 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR 4526 against other structures in Fannin and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 4526?

CR 4526 in Fannin, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 4526 inspected?

CR 4526's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 70 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 4526 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 4526?

CR 4526 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 4526?

CR 4526 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 4526 and does age affect safety?

CR 4526 was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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