LOOP 301
Carrying LOOP 301 over TOWN BRANCH
1.4 MI E OF SH 19, Hopkins, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOOP 301
The LOOP 301 bridge in Hopkins, Texas carries LOOP 301 over TOWN BRANCH. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,754 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOOP 301 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,754 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 011130040003026
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOOP 301 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 LOOP 301 against other structures in Hopkins 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 LOOP 301?
LOOP 301 in Hopkins, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOOP 301 inspected?
LOOP 301'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 3,754 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOOP 301 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LOOP 301?
LOOP 301 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOOP 301?
LOOP 301 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LOOP 301 and does age affect safety?
LOOP 301 was built in 1971, making it 55 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.
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