FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 95

Carrying SH 95 over DRAW

0.70 MI S OF FM 1891, Lavaca, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 95

The SH 95 bridge in Lavaca, Texas carries SH 95 over DRAW. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,540 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 23.6 metric tons.

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

How SH 95 compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
262
Bridges in Lavaca · 7 in Poor condition
SH 95 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
15.3 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,540 vehicles/day
Structure Number
131430032403012

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 95 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 SH 95 against other structures in Lavaca 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 SH 95?

SH 95 in Lavaca, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 95 inspected?

SH 95'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 4,540 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 95 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 SH 95?

SH 95 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 95?

SH 95 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 95 and does age affect safety?

SH 95 was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.

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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