FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOLL 49

Carrying TOLL 49 over PRAIRIE CR TR 1

0.23MI N OF SH 64, Smith, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOLL 49

The TOLL 49 bridge in Smith, Texas carries TOLL 49 over PRAIRIE CR TR 1. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,466 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How TOLL 49 compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
427
Bridges in Smith · 6 in Poor condition
TOLL 49 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Local Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
9,466 vehicles/day
Structure Number
102120TL0049051

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOLL 49 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 TOLL 49 against other structures in Smith 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 TOLL 49?

TOLL 49 in Smith, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOLL 49 inspected?

TOLL 49'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 9,466 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOLL 49 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 TOLL 49?

TOLL 49 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOLL 49?

TOLL 49 is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

How old is TOLL 49 and does age affect safety?

TOLL 49 was built in 2013, making it 13 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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