FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUS 20 EB

Carrying BUS 20 EB over DRAW

0.4 MI E OF SH 350, Howard, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUS 20 EB

The BUS 20 EB bridge in Howard, Texas carries BUS 20 EB over DRAW. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,140 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

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

How BUS 20 EB compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
144
Bridges in Howard
BUS 20 EB 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
21.0 m (69 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,140 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081150000510158

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUS 20 EB 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 BUS 20 EB against other structures in Howard 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 BUS 20 EB?

BUS 20 EB in Howard, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUS 20 EB inspected?

BUS 20 EB'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 3,140 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUS 20 EB 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 BUS 20 EB?

BUS 20 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUS 20 EB?

BUS 20 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BUS 20 EB and does age affect safety?

BUS 20 EB was built in 1954, making it 72 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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