FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E LP 289 NB

Carrying E LP 289 NB over NFK DBL MTN FK BRAZOS RI

0.40 MI N OF FM 835, Lubbock, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E LP 289 NB

The E LP 289 NB bridge in Lubbock, Texas carries E LP 289 NB over NFK DBL MTN FK BRAZOS RI. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 61.0 meters (200 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,110 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

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

How E LP 289 NB compares

▼ 0.2
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Texas bridges
242
Bridges in Lubbock · 1 in Poor condition
E LP 289 NB 28.1 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
61.0 m (200 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
051520078301002

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E LP 289 NB 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 E LP 289 NB against other structures in Lubbock 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 E LP 289 NB?

E LP 289 NB in Lubbock, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E LP 289 NB inspected?

E LP 289 NB'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 6,110 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E LP 289 NB 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 E LP 289 NB?

E LP 289 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E LP 289 NB?

E LP 289 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is E LP 289 NB and does age affect safety?

E LP 289 NB was built in 1986, making it 40 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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