FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FM 3047

Carrying FM 3047 over Middle Bosque River

5.1 Mi NE of SH 317, McLennan, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FM 3047

The FM 3047 bridge in McLennan, Texas carries FM 3047 over Middle Bosque River. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 99.4 meters (326 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 906 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 21.8 metric tons.

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

How FM 3047 compares

▼ 6.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Texas bridges
714
Bridges in McLennan · 12 in Poor condition
FM 3047 21.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
17.4
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
99.4 m (326 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
906 vehicles/day
Structure Number
091610312901001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM 3047 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 3047 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 FM 3047?

FM 3047 in McLennan, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FM 3047 inspected?

FM 3047'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 906 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 3047 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 3047?

FM 3047 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FM 3047?

FM 3047 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FM 3047 and does age affect safety?

FM 3047 was built in 1976, making it 50 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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