FM 294
Carrying FM 294 over IH 40
1.3 Mi W of BI 40, Carson, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FM 294
The FM 294 bridge in Carson, Texas carries FM 294 over IH 40. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 9,590 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FM 294 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,590 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 040330027504092
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 FM 294 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 FM 294 against other structures in Carson 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 FM 294?
FM 294 in Carson, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FM 294 inspected?
FM 294'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 9,590 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 294 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FM 294?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FM 294.
Who is responsible for maintaining FM 294?
Ownership is not specified for FM 294 in the NBI.
How old is FM 294 and does age affect safety?
FM 294 was built in 1971, making it 55 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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