WCR 424
Carrying WCR 424 over JUANITA CREEK
0.85 MI W OF SH 71, Wharton, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WCR 424
The WCR 424 bridge in Wharton, Texas carries WCR 424 over JUANITA CREEK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 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 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 WCR 424 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
- 2008
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.7 m (58 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 210 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 132410AA0424001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 WCR 424 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 WCR 424 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 WCR 424?
WCR 424 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 WCR 424 inspected?
WCR 424'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 210 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WCR 424 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 WCR 424?
WCR 424 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WCR 424?
WCR 424 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WCR 424 and does age affect safety?
WCR 424 was built in 2008, making it 18 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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