FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR228/HORSESHOE LK

Carrying CR228/HORSESHOE LK over WEST FORK POND CR

0.6 MI S OF SPUR 370, Wichita, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR228/HORSESHOE LK

The CR228/HORSESHOE LK bridge in Wichita, Texas carries CR228/HORSESHOE LK over WEST FORK POND CR. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How CR228/HORSESHOE LK compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
399
Bridges in Wichita · 3 in Poor condition
CR228/HORSESHOE LK 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
032430AA0228001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR228/HORSESHOE LK 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 CR228/HORSESHOE LK against other structures in Wichita 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 CR228/HORSESHOE LK?

CR228/HORSESHOE LK in Wichita, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR228/HORSESHOE LK inspected?

CR228/HORSESHOE LK'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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR228/HORSESHOE LK is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR228/HORSESHOE LK?

CR228/HORSESHOE LK has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR228/HORSESHOE LK?

CR228/HORSESHOE LK is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR228/HORSESHOE LK and does age affect safety?

CR228/HORSESHOE LK was built in 2009, making it 17 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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