FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LP 488 EB

Carrying LP 488 EB over PARADISE CREEK

1.6 MI E OF US 183, Wilbarger, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LP 488 EB

The LP 488 EB bridge in Wilbarger, Texas carries LP 488 EB over PARADISE CREEK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 29.9 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,456 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 culvert 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 22.7 metric tons.

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

How LP 488 EB compares

▼ 5.6
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Texas bridges
151
Bridges in Wilbarger · 3 in Poor condition
LP 488 EB 22.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
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
1936
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
29.9 m (98 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,456 vehicles/day
Structure Number
032440004320042

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LP 488 EB 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 LP 488 EB against other structures in Wilbarger 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 LP 488 EB?

LP 488 EB in Wilbarger, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LP 488 EB inspected?

LP 488 EB'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 1,456 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LP 488 EB 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 LP 488 EB?

LP 488 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LP 488 EB?

LP 488 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LP 488 EB and does age affect safety?

LP 488 EB was built in 1936, making it 90 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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