FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIVER FALLS ROAD

Carrying RIVER FALLS ROAD over DRAW

0.13 MI SW OF BEN FICKLIN, Tom Green, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIVER FALLS ROAD

The RIVER FALLS ROAD bridge in Tom Green, Texas carries RIVER FALLS ROAD over DRAW. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 RIVER FALLS ROAD compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
310
Bridges in Tom Green · 1 in Poor condition
RIVER FALLS ROAD 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
072260B02863001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIVER FALLS 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 RIVER FALLS ROAD against other structures in Tom Green 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 RIVER FALLS ROAD?

RIVER FALLS ROAD in Tom Green, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIVER FALLS ROAD inspected?

RIVER FALLS 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER FALLS ROAD 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 RIVER FALLS ROAD?

RIVER FALLS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER FALLS ROAD?

RIVER FALLS ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RIVER FALLS ROAD and does age affect safety?

RIVER FALLS ROAD was built in 2005, making it 21 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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