FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHADY OAKS LANE

Carrying SHADY OAKS LANE over COON CREEK

0.4 MI SE COTTONWOOD SCH, Fort Bend, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHADY OAKS LANE

The SHADY OAKS LANE bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries SHADY OAKS LANE over COON CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 5 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.7 metric tons.

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

How SHADY OAKS LANE compares

▼ 15.6
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Texas bridges
796
Bridges in Fort Bend · 21 in Poor condition
SHADY OAKS LANE 12.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.5
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
12.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
4.8 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120800AA0729001

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHADY OAKS LANE 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 SHADY OAKS LANE 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 SHADY OAKS LANE?

SHADY OAKS LANE in Fort Bend, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SHADY OAKS LANE inspected?

SHADY OAKS LANE'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHADY OAKS LANE 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 SHADY OAKS LANE?

SHADY OAKS LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHADY OAKS LANE?

SHADY OAKS LANE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SHADY OAKS LANE and does age affect safety?

SHADY OAKS LANE was built in 2003, making it 23 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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