FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 135

Carrying CR 135 over PEACH CREEK

1.5 MI SW OF FM 1161, Wharton, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 135

The CR 135 bridge in Wharton, Texas carries CR 135 over PEACH CREEK. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,901 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How CR 135 compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Texas bridges
372
Bridges in Wharton · 13 in Poor condition
CR 135 40.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.5
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,901 vehicles/day
Structure Number
132410AA0135003

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 135 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 CR 135 against other structures in Wharton 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 CR 135?

CR 135 in Wharton, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 135 inspected?

CR 135'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 1,901 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 135 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 CR 135?

CR 135 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 135?

CR 135 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 135 and does age affect safety?

CR 135 was built in 2020, making it 6 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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