SHEPPARD ACCESS RD
Carrying SHEPPARD ACCESS RD over N IRRIGATION CANAL
0.80 MI N OF B 287J, Wichita, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHEPPARD ACCESS RD
The SHEPPARD ACCESS RD bridge in Wichita, Texas carries SHEPPARD ACCESS RD over N IRRIGATION CANAL. It was built in 1944, making it 82 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,816 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHEPPARD ACCESS RD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1944
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 35.1 m (115 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,816 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 032430B04700004
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHEPPARD ACCESS 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 SHEPPARD ACCESS RD 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 SHEPPARD ACCESS RD?
SHEPPARD ACCESS RD in Wichita, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHEPPARD ACCESS RD inspected?
SHEPPARD ACCESS 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 1,816 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHEPPARD ACCESS 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 SHEPPARD ACCESS RD?
SHEPPARD ACCESS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHEPPARD ACCESS RD?
SHEPPARD ACCESS RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SHEPPARD ACCESS RD and does age affect safety?
SHEPPARD ACCESS RD was built in 1944, making it 82 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.
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