FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOWARD CLEMMONS RD

Carrying HOWARD CLEMMONS RD over LAMBERT BRANCH

.2 MI W OF W PEARL ST, Hood, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOWARD CLEMMONS RD

The HOWARD CLEMMONS RD bridge in Hood, Texas carries HOWARD CLEMMONS RD over LAMBERT BRANCH. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How HOWARD CLEMMONS RD compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Texas bridges
83
Bridges in Hood · 1 in Poor condition
HOWARD CLEMMONS RD 40.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Last Reconstructed
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
021120B00385001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOWARD CLEMMONS RD 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 HOWARD CLEMMONS RD against other structures in Hood 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 HOWARD CLEMMONS RD?

HOWARD CLEMMONS RD in Hood, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOWARD CLEMMONS RD inspected?

HOWARD CLEMMONS RD'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOWARD CLEMMONS RD 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 HOWARD CLEMMONS RD?

HOWARD CLEMMONS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOWARD CLEMMONS RD?

HOWARD CLEMMONS RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HOWARD CLEMMONS RD and does age affect safety?

HOWARD CLEMMONS RD was built in 1995, making it 31 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.

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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