FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WESTERLUND GRADE

Carrying WESTERLUND GRADE over LITTLE CHOCOLATE BAYOU

2.0 MI NW OF US 87, Calhoun, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WESTERLUND GRADE

The WESTERLUND GRADE bridge in Calhoun, Texas carries WESTERLUND GRADE over LITTLE CHOCOLATE BAYOU. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 334 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How WESTERLUND GRADE compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
101
Bridges in Calhoun
WESTERLUND GRADE 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
334 vehicles/day
Structure Number
130290AA0207002

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WESTERLUND GRADE 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 WESTERLUND GRADE against other structures in Calhoun 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 WESTERLUND GRADE?

WESTERLUND GRADE in Calhoun, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WESTERLUND GRADE inspected?

WESTERLUND GRADE'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 334 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WESTERLUND GRADE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WESTERLUND GRADE?

WESTERLUND GRADE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WESTERLUND GRADE?

WESTERLUND GRADE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WESTERLUND GRADE and does age affect safety?

WESTERLUND GRADE 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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