FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BELLS DR

Carrying BELLS DR over ACHESON ST

0.30 MI N OF US 69, Grayson, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: BELLS DR

The BELLS DR bridge in Grayson, Texas carries BELLS DR over ACHESON ST. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How BELLS DR compares

513
Bridges in Grayson · 9 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010920B01830001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BELLS DR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BELLS DR against other structures in Grayson 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 BELLS DR?

BELLS DR in Grayson, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BELLS DR inspected?

BELLS DR'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for BELLS DR?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BELLS DR.

Who is responsible for maintaining BELLS DR?

Ownership is not specified for BELLS DR in the NBI.

How old is BELLS DR and does age affect safety?

BELLS DR was built in 1934, making it 92 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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