MLK JR BLVD
Carrying MLK JR BLVD over N FK DBL MT FK BRAZOS RI
0.25 MI S OF US 62, Lubbock, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MLK JR BLVD
The MLK JR BLVD bridge in Lubbock, Texas carries MLK JR BLVD over N FK DBL MT FK BRAZOS RI. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 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 5/9. 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 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MLK JR BLVD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1964
- Last Reconstructed
- 1980
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.7 m (78 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 051520B00318002
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 MLK JR 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 MLK JR BLVD 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 MLK JR BLVD?
MLK JR BLVD in Lubbock, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MLK JR BLVD inspected?
MLK JR 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 5,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MLK JR BLVD 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 MLK JR BLVD?
MLK JR BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MLK JR BLVD?
MLK JR BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MLK JR BLVD and does age affect safety?
MLK JR BLVD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.
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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