FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

13TH THRU 19TH AVE

Carrying 13TH THRU 19TH AVE over DRAINAGE DITCH

19TH AVE AT 16TH ST., Galveston, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 13TH THRU 19TH AVE

The 13TH THRU 19TH AVE bridge in Galveston, Texas carries 13TH THRU 19TH AVE over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,250 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 13TH THRU 19TH AVE compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
344
Bridges in Galveston · 8 in Poor condition
13TH THRU 19TH AVE 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120850C00219001

How to read this record

13TH THRU 19TH AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 13TH THRU 19TH AVE against other structures in Galveston 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 13TH THRU 19TH AVE?

13TH THRU 19TH AVE in Galveston, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 13TH THRU 19TH AVE inspected?

13TH THRU 19TH AVE'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 2,250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 13TH THRU 19TH AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 13TH THRU 19TH AVE?

13TH THRU 19TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 13TH THRU 19TH AVE?

13TH THRU 19TH AVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is 13TH THRU 19TH AVE and does age affect safety?

13TH THRU 19TH AVE was built in 1980, making it 46 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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