FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROBBINS SL/CR 391

Carrying ROBBINS SL/CR 391 over LITTLE ROBBINS SLOUGH

4.22 MI E OF FM 1095, Matagorda, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROBBINS SL/CR 391

The ROBBINS SL/CR 391 bridge in Matagorda, Texas carries ROBBINS SL/CR 391 over LITTLE ROBBINS SLOUGH. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 7 sections, stretching 32.0 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.

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

How ROBBINS SL/CR 391 compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Texas bridges
192
Bridges in Matagorda · 13 in Poor condition
ROBBINS SL/CR 391 33.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
32.0 m (105 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
131580AA0455001

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

ROBBINS SL/CR 391 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ROBBINS SL/CR 391 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 ROBBINS SL/CR 391?

ROBBINS SL/CR 391 in Matagorda, Texas has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROBBINS SL/CR 391 inspected?

ROBBINS SL/CR 391'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROBBINS SL/CR 391 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROBBINS SL/CR 391?

ROBBINS SL/CR 391 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROBBINS SL/CR 391?

ROBBINS SL/CR 391 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROBBINS SL/CR 391 and does age affect safety?

ROBBINS SL/CR 391 was built in 1991, making it 35 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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