FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BENNETT ST

Carrying BENNETT ST over SH 6 BUS

1.05 MI S OF SH 7, Falls, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: BENNETT ST

The BENNETT ST bridge in Falls, Texas carries BENNETT ST over SH 6 BUS. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 1,460 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How BENNETT ST compares

308
Bridges in Falls · 7 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
1,460 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090740004905058

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BENNETT ST 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 BENNETT ST against other structures in Falls 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 BENNETT ST?

BENNETT ST in Falls, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BENNETT ST inspected?

BENNETT ST'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 1,460 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BENNETT ST is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BENNETT ST?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BENNETT ST.

Who is responsible for maintaining BENNETT ST?

Ownership is not specified for BENNETT ST in the NBI.

How old is BENNETT ST and does age affect safety?

BENNETT ST was built in 1940, making it 86 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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