FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRUNWALD RD

Carrying GRUNWALD RD over SNAKE CREEK

0.35 MI SW OF FM 1875, Fort Bend, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRUNWALD RD

The GRUNWALD RD bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries GRUNWALD RD over SNAKE CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 774 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

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

How GRUNWALD RD compares

▼ 6.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Texas bridges
796
Bridges in Fort Bend · 21 in Poor condition
GRUNWALD RD 21.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
27.4 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
774 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120800AA0910001

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GRUNWALD RD 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 GRUNWALD RD 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 GRUNWALD RD?

GRUNWALD RD in Fort Bend, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GRUNWALD RD inspected?

GRUNWALD RD'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 774 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRUNWALD RD 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 GRUNWALD RD?

GRUNWALD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRUNWALD RD?

GRUNWALD RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GRUNWALD RD and does age affect safety?

GRUNWALD RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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