FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUS LP 20 (O)

Carrying BUS LP 20 (O) over INDIAN CREEK

0.40 MI W OF FM 707, Taylor, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUS LP 20 (O)

The BUS LP 20 (O) bridge in Taylor, Texas carries BUS LP 20 (O) over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1945, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 390 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 LP 20 (O) compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
419
Bridges in Taylor · 3 in Poor condition
BUS LP 20 (O) 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1945
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
12.1 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
390 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082210000619026

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUS LP 20 (O) 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 LP 20 (O) against other structures in Taylor 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 LP 20 (O)?

BUS LP 20 (O) in Taylor, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUS LP 20 (O) inspected?

BUS LP 20 (O)'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 390 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUS LP 20 (O) 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 BUS LP 20 (O)?

BUS LP 20 (O) has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUS LP 20 (O)?

BUS LP 20 (O) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BUS LP 20 (O) and does age affect safety?

BUS LP 20 (O) was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1945.

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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