NICHOLS SAWMILL RD
Carrying NICHOLS SAWMILL RD over THREEMILE CREEK
1.63 MI FROM WALLER C/L, Montgomery, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NICHOLS SAWMILL RD
The NICHOLS SAWMILL RD bridge in Montgomery, Texas carries NICHOLS SAWMILL RD over THREEMILE CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 52.4 meters (172 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,007 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 20.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NICHOLS SAWMILL RD 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
- 1986
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 52.4 m (172 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,007 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 121700AA0993001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NICHOLS SAWMILL 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 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD against other structures in Montgomery 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 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD?
NICHOLS SAWMILL RD in Montgomery, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NICHOLS SAWMILL RD inspected?
NICHOLS SAWMILL 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 5,007 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NICHOLS SAWMILL 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 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD?
NICHOLS SAWMILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NICHOLS SAWMILL RD?
NICHOLS SAWMILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NICHOLS SAWMILL RD and does age affect safety?
NICHOLS SAWMILL RD was built in 1986, making it 40 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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