FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TURTLE CREEK DR

Carrying TURTLE CREEK DR over AMERICAN CANAL

0.26 MI S OF FM 2234, Fort Bend, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TURTLE CREEK DR

The TURTLE CREEK DR bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries TURTLE CREEK DR over AMERICAN CANAL. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 710 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How TURTLE CREEK DR compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
796
Bridges in Fort Bend · 21 in Poor condition
TURTLE CREEK DR 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
710 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120800R01225001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TURTLE CREEK 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 TURTLE CREEK 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 TURTLE CREEK DR?

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

How often is TURTLE CREEK DR inspected?

TURTLE CREEK 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 710 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TURTLE CREEK 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 TURTLE CREEK DR?

TURTLE CREEK DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TURTLE CREEK DR?

TURTLE CREEK DR is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TURTLE CREEK DR and does age affect safety?

TURTLE CREEK DR was built in 2008, making it 18 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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