FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VFW RD

Carrying VFW RD over DRAW

1.80 MI W OF FM 240, DeWitt, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VFW RD

The VFW RD bridge in DeWitt, Texas carries VFW RD over DRAW. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 263 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 VFW RD compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
263
Bridges in DeWitt · 3 in Poor condition
VFW RD 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
263 vehicles/day
Structure Number
130620AA0340003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VFW 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 VFW RD against other structures in DeWitt 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 VFW RD?

VFW RD in DeWitt, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VFW RD inspected?

VFW 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 263 vehicles per day.

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

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

VFW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VFW RD?

VFW RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VFW RD and does age affect safety?

VFW RD was built in 2003, making it 23 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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