FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TAFT BLVD

Carrying TAFT BLVD over MC GRATH CREEK

0.15 MI S OF MIDWESTERN, Wichita, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TAFT BLVD

The TAFT BLVD bridge in Wichita, Texas carries TAFT BLVD over MC GRATH CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,488 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 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 23.6 metric tons.

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

How TAFT BLVD compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
399
Bridges in Wichita · 3 in Poor condition
TAFT BLVD 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
16.6 m (54 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,488 vehicles/day
Structure Number
032430B05390024

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAFT BLVD 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 TAFT BLVD 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 TAFT BLVD?

TAFT BLVD in Wichita, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TAFT BLVD inspected?

TAFT BLVD'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 8,488 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TAFT BLVD 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 TAFT BLVD?

TAFT BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TAFT BLVD?

TAFT BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TAFT BLVD and does age affect safety?

TAFT BLVD was built in 1998, making it 28 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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