FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 180 WB

Carrying US 180 WB over POLLARD CREEK

0.85 MI WEST OF US 281, Palo Pinto, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 180 WB

The US 180 WB bridge in Palo Pinto, Texas carries US 180 WB over POLLARD CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1941, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,932 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.

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

How US 180 WB compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Texas bridges
237
Bridges in Palo Pinto · 1 in Poor condition
US 180 WB 33.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Last Reconstructed
1941
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,932 vehicles/day
Structure Number
021820000710048

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) 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 US 180 WB 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 US 180 WB against other structures in Palo Pinto 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 US 180 WB?

US 180 WB in Palo Pinto, 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 US 180 WB inspected?

US 180 WB'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 4,932 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 180 WB 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 US 180 WB?

US 180 WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 180 WB?

US 180 WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 180 WB and does age affect safety?

US 180 WB was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1941.

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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