FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SCANLAN TRACE E

Carrying SCANLAN TRACE E over BRANCH OF OYSTER CREEK

0.8 MI SE OF SIENNA PKWY, Fort Bend, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SCANLAN TRACE E

The SCANLAN TRACE E bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries SCANLAN TRACE E over BRANCH OF OYSTER CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,809 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 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How SCANLAN TRACE E compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
796
Bridges in Fort Bend · 21 in Poor condition
SCANLAN TRACE E 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
20.6 m (68 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,809 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120800AA0589002

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SCANLAN TRACE E 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 SCANLAN TRACE E 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 SCANLAN TRACE E?

SCANLAN TRACE E in Fort Bend, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SCANLAN TRACE E inspected?

SCANLAN TRACE E'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 2,809 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SCANLAN TRACE E 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 SCANLAN TRACE E?

SCANLAN TRACE E has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SCANLAN TRACE E?

SCANLAN TRACE E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SCANLAN TRACE E and does age affect safety?

SCANLAN TRACE E was built in 1999, making it 27 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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