FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 2708

Carrying CR 2708 over Caney Creek Tributary

2.45 MI W of FM 47, Van Zandt, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 2708

The CR 2708 bridge in Van Zandt, Texas carries CR 2708 over Caney Creek Tributary. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 79 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

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

How CR 2708 compares

▲ 9.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Texas bridges
249
Bridges in Van Zandt · 7 in Poor condition
CR 2708 38.1 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
79 vehicles/day
Structure Number
102340AA2708103

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 2708 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 CR 2708 against other structures in Van Zandt 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 CR 2708?

CR 2708 in Van Zandt, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 2708 inspected?

CR 2708'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 79 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 2708 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 CR 2708?

CR 2708 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 2708?

CR 2708 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 2708 and does age affect safety?

CR 2708 was built in 2018, making it 8 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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