FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 356/BISHOP RD

Carrying CR 356/BISHOP RD over BRUSHY CREEK

0.8 MI NE OF FM 3043, Montague, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 356/BISHOP RD

The CR 356/BISHOP RD bridge in Montague, Texas carries CR 356/BISHOP RD over BRUSHY CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 102 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 7/9, 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 22.7 metric tons.

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

How CR 356/BISHOP RD compares

▼ 5.6
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Texas bridges
234
Bridges in Montague · 6 in Poor condition
CR 356/BISHOP RD 22.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
102 vehicles/day
Structure Number
031690AA0356002

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 356/BISHOP 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 CR 356/BISHOP RD against other structures in Montague 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 CR 356/BISHOP RD?

CR 356/BISHOP RD in Montague, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 356/BISHOP RD inspected?

CR 356/BISHOP 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 102 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 356/BISHOP 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 CR 356/BISHOP RD?

CR 356/BISHOP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 356/BISHOP RD?

CR 356/BISHOP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 356/BISHOP RD and does age affect safety?

CR 356/BISHOP RD was built in 1999, making it 27 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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