FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR418 N HOFFMAN RD

Carrying CR418 N HOFFMAN RD over DRAW

0.9 MI S OF FM 1468, Matagorda, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR418 N HOFFMAN RD

The CR418 N HOFFMAN RD bridge in Matagorda, Texas carries CR418 N HOFFMAN RD over DRAW. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

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

How CR418 N HOFFMAN RD compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Texas bridges
192
Bridges in Matagorda · 13 in Poor condition
CR418 N HOFFMAN RD 29.0 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
131580AA0308001

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR418 N HOFFMAN 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 CR418 N HOFFMAN RD against other structures in Matagorda 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 CR418 N HOFFMAN RD?

CR418 N HOFFMAN RD in Matagorda, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR418 N HOFFMAN RD inspected?

CR418 N HOFFMAN 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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR418 N HOFFMAN 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 CR418 N HOFFMAN RD?

CR418 N HOFFMAN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR418 N HOFFMAN RD?

CR418 N HOFFMAN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR418 N HOFFMAN RD and does age affect safety?

CR418 N HOFFMAN RD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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