FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FM 116

Carrying FM 116 over SHELL MOUNTAIN BRANCH

7.83 MI S OF US 84, Coryell, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FM 116

The FM 116 bridge in Coryell, Texas carries FM 116 over SHELL MOUNTAIN BRANCH. It was built in 1944, making it 82 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,230 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 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 24.1 metric tons.

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

How FM 116 compares

▼ 4.2
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Texas bridges
204
Bridges in Coryell · 1 in Poor condition
FM 116 24.1 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
4.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1944
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
26.8 m (88 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,230 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090500072401006

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM 116 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 FM 116 against other structures in Coryell 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 FM 116?

FM 116 in Coryell, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FM 116 inspected?

FM 116'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 5,230 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 116 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 FM 116?

FM 116 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FM 116?

FM 116 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FM 116 and does age affect safety?

FM 116 was built in 1944, making it 82 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.