FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUS 77 ML

Carrying BUS 77 ML over Primrose Creek

0.2 Mi NE of IH 35, McLennan, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUS 77 ML

The BUS 77 ML bridge in McLennan, Texas carries BUS 77 ML over Primrose Creek. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 12 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,704 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 77 ML compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
714
Bridges in McLennan · 12 in Poor condition
BUS 77 ML 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.5
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
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
1931
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
12
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
39.9 m (131 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,704 vehicles/day
Structure Number
091610001410321

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUS 77 ML 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 77 ML against other structures in McLennan 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 77 ML?

BUS 77 ML in McLennan, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUS 77 ML inspected?

BUS 77 ML'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 14,704 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUS 77 ML 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 77 ML?

BUS 77 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUS 77 ML?

BUS 77 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BUS 77 ML and does age affect safety?

BUS 77 ML was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

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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