FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

West Frontage Road

Carrying West Frontage Road over Draw

2.14 Mi E of SH 158, Martin, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: West Frontage Road

The West Frontage Road bridge in Martin, Texas carries West Frontage Road over Draw. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,006 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How West Frontage Road compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
19
Bridges in Martin
West Frontage Road 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,006 vehicles/day
Structure Number
061650038018219

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether West Frontage Road 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 West Frontage Road against other structures in Martin 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 West Frontage Road?

West Frontage Road in Martin, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is West Frontage Road inspected?

West Frontage Road'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 5,006 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. West Frontage Road 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 West Frontage Road?

West Frontage Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining West Frontage Road?

West Frontage Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is West Frontage Road and does age affect safety?

West Frontage Road was built in 2009, making it 17 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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