FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TURTLE BAY/CR 335

Carrying TURTLE BAY/CR 335 over REED CREEK

1.4 MI N OF SH 35, Matagorda, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TURTLE BAY/CR 335

The TURTLE BAY/CR 335 bridge in Matagorda, Texas carries TURTLE BAY/CR 335 over REED CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 6 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 36.3 metric tons.

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

How TURTLE BAY/CR 335 compares

▲ 8.0
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Texas bridges
192
Bridges in Matagorda · 13 in Poor condition
TURTLE BAY/CR 335 36.3 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
27.4 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
131580AA0345001

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TURTLE BAY/CR 335 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 TURTLE BAY/CR 335 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 TURTLE BAY/CR 335?

TURTLE BAY/CR 335 in Matagorda, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TURTLE BAY/CR 335 inspected?

TURTLE BAY/CR 335'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 130 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TURTLE BAY/CR 335 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 TURTLE BAY/CR 335?

TURTLE BAY/CR 335 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TURTLE BAY/CR 335?

TURTLE BAY/CR 335 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TURTLE BAY/CR 335 and does age affect safety?

TURTLE BAY/CR 335 was built in 1992, making it 34 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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