FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PENNY LAKE DR

Carrying PENNY LAKE DR over GUYLER DITCH

0.30 MI S OF FM 1952, Fort Bend, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PENNY LAKE DR

The PENNY LAKE DR bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries PENNY LAKE DR over GUYLER DITCH. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 234 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 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 12.7 metric tons.

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

How PENNY LAKE DR 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
PENNY LAKE DR 12.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
12.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
234 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120800AA1001001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PENNY LAKE DR 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 PENNY LAKE DR 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 PENNY LAKE DR?

PENNY LAKE DR in Fort Bend, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PENNY LAKE DR inspected?

PENNY LAKE DR'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 234 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PENNY LAKE DR 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 PENNY LAKE DR?

PENNY LAKE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PENNY LAKE DR?

PENNY LAKE DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PENNY LAKE DR and does age affect safety?

PENNY LAKE DR 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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