FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COVINGTON ST

Carrying COVINGTON ST over DRAW #229 HLS

0.02 MI NW OF SH 81, Hill, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COVINGTON ST

The COVINGTON ST bridge in Hill, Texas carries COVINGTON ST over DRAW #229 HLS. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 COVINGTON ST compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
405
Bridges in Hill · 4 in Poor condition
COVINGTON ST 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1994
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
091100B00160001

How to read this record

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

COVINGTON ST in Hill, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COVINGTON ST inspected?

COVINGTON 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 11,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COVINGTON ST 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 COVINGTON ST?

COVINGTON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COVINGTON ST?

COVINGTON ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is COVINGTON ST and does age affect safety?

COVINGTON ST was built in 1994, making it 32 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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