Spur 261 NBDC
Carrying Spur 261 NBDC over IH 45, Spur 261 NB, V.M.
1.27 Miles S. of SH 249, Harris, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Spur 261 NBDC
The Spur 261 NBDC bridge in Harris, Texas carries Spur 261 NBDC over IH 45, Spur 261 NB, V.M.. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 312,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Spur 261 NBDC compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2015
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 312,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 121020050003442
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Spur 261 NBDC 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 Spur 261 NBDC against other structures in Harris 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 Spur 261 NBDC?
Spur 261 NBDC in Harris, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Spur 261 NBDC inspected?
Spur 261 NBDC'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 312,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Spur 261 NBDC is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Spur 261 NBDC?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Spur 261 NBDC.
Who is responsible for maintaining Spur 261 NBDC?
Ownership is not specified for Spur 261 NBDC in the NBI.
How old is Spur 261 NBDC and does age affect safety?
Spur 261 NBDC was built in 2015, making it 11 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.
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