FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HALL SHEPPARD

Carrying HALL SHEPPARD over HCFCD DITCH

.2 MI W OF SHELDON RD, Harris, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HALL SHEPPARD

The HALL SHEPPARD bridge in Harris, Texas carries HALL SHEPPARD over HCFCD DITCH. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 770 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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How HALL SHEPPARD compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
4,030
Bridges in Harris · 18 in Poor condition
HALL SHEPPARD 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
770 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121020AA4522001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HALL SHEPPARD 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 HALL SHEPPARD 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 HALL SHEPPARD?

HALL SHEPPARD in Harris, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HALL SHEPPARD inspected?

HALL SHEPPARD'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 770 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HALL SHEPPARD 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 HALL SHEPPARD?

HALL SHEPPARD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HALL SHEPPARD?

HALL SHEPPARD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HALL SHEPPARD and does age affect safety?

HALL SHEPPARD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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