AVE H
Carrying AVE H over COTTONWOOD CREEK
0.74 MI S OF GOLDEN AVE, Matagorda, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AVE H
The AVE H bridge in Matagorda, Texas carries AVE H over COTTONWOOD CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AVE H compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 131580B00520002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
AVE H 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 AVE H 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 AVE H?
AVE H in Matagorda, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AVE H inspected?
AVE H'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 2,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AVE H 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 AVE H?
AVE H has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AVE H?
AVE H is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is AVE H and does age affect safety?
AVE H was built in 1958, making it 68 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.
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