FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N WALNUT ST

Carrying N WALNUT ST over BIG SANDY CREEK

0.05 MI N OF FM 16, Van Zandt, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N WALNUT ST

The N WALNUT ST bridge in Van Zandt, Texas carries N WALNUT ST over BIG SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How N WALNUT ST compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
249
Bridges in Van Zandt · 7 in Poor condition
N WALNUT ST 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
13.8 m (45 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
102340F00190001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N WALNUT 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 N WALNUT ST 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 N WALNUT ST?

N WALNUT ST in Van Zandt, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N WALNUT ST inspected?

N WALNUT 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

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

N WALNUT ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N WALNUT ST?

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

How old is N WALNUT ST and does age affect safety?

N WALNUT ST was built in 1996, making it 30 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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