FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Falcon Landing Blv

Carrying Falcon Landing Blv over Buffalo Bayou

0.81 Mi NE of Gaston Rd, Fort Bend, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Falcon Landing Blv

The Falcon Landing Blv bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries Falcon Landing Blv over Buffalo Bayou. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 57.3 meters (188 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,001 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

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

How Falcon Landing Blv compares

▲ 1.6
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Texas bridges
796
Bridges in Fort Bend · 21 in Poor condition
Falcon Landing Blv 29.9 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
57.3 m (188 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,001 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120800AA0381265

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Falcon Landing Blv 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 Falcon Landing Blv against other structures in Fort Bend 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 Falcon Landing Blv?

Falcon Landing Blv in Fort Bend, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Falcon Landing Blv inspected?

Falcon Landing Blv'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 1,001 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Falcon Landing Blv 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 Falcon Landing Blv?

Falcon Landing Blv has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Falcon Landing Blv?

Falcon Landing Blv is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Falcon Landing Blv and does age affect safety?

Falcon Landing Blv was built in 2012, making it 14 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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