FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STOKES RD

Carrying STOKES RD over LITTLE WHITE OAK BAYOU

0.30 MI E OF AIRLINE DR, Harris, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STOKES RD

The STOKES RD bridge in Harris, Texas carries STOKES RD over LITTLE WHITE OAK BAYOU. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,850 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 STOKES RD 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
STOKES RD 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
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
1951
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121020B60641065

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STOKES RD 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 STOKES 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 STOKES RD?

STOKES RD in Harris, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STOKES RD inspected?

STOKES 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 1,850 vehicles per day.

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

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

STOKES RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STOKES RD?

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

How old is STOKES RD and does age affect safety?

STOKES RD was built in 1951, making it 75 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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