FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUNTE RD

Carrying BUNTE RD over HCFCD DITCH

0.16 MI E OF LOCKWOOD DR, Harris, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: BUNTE RD

The BUNTE RD bridge in Harris, Texas carries BUNTE RD over HCFCD DITCH. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.

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

How BUNTE RD compares

4,030
Bridges in Harris · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121020B11081129

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

BUNTE RD 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 BUNTE RD 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 BUNTE RD?

BUNTE RD in Harris, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUNTE RD inspected?

BUNTE RD'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 2,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUNTE RD 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 BUNTE RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BUNTE RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUNTE RD?

BUNTE RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BUNTE RD and does age affect safety?

BUNTE RD 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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