FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DARK CORNERS PCT 3

Carrying DARK CORNERS PCT 3 over BRANCH OF E SALT CRK

1.07 MI SOUTH OF US 380, Jack, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DARK CORNERS PCT 3

The DARK CORNERS PCT 3 bridge in Jack, Texas carries DARK CORNERS PCT 3 over BRANCH OF E SALT CRK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 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 County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 26.3 metric tons.

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

How DARK CORNERS PCT 3 compares

▼ 2.0
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Texas bridges
135
Bridges in Jack · 1 in Poor condition
DARK CORNERS PCT 3 26.3 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
18.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
021200AA0243007

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DARK CORNERS PCT 3 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 DARK CORNERS PCT 3 against other structures in Jack 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 DARK CORNERS PCT 3?

DARK CORNERS PCT 3 in Jack, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DARK CORNERS PCT 3 inspected?

DARK CORNERS PCT 3'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. DARK CORNERS PCT 3 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 DARK CORNERS PCT 3?

DARK CORNERS PCT 3 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DARK CORNERS PCT 3?

DARK CORNERS PCT 3 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DARK CORNERS PCT 3 and does age affect safety?

DARK CORNERS PCT 3 was built in 1973, making it 53 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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