PINCHOT ST
Carrying PINCHOT ST over TRES PALACIOS RIVER
0.10 MI S OF 6TH ST, Wharton, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PINCHOT ST
The PINCHOT ST bridge in Wharton, Texas carries PINCHOT ST over TRES PALACIOS RIVER. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 267 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PINCHOT ST compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 18.6 m (61 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 267 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 132410C01015001
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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
PINCHOT ST 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 PINCHOT ST 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 PINCHOT ST?
PINCHOT ST in Wharton, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PINCHOT ST inspected?
PINCHOT ST'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 267 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PINCHOT ST 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 PINCHOT ST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PINCHOT ST.
Who is responsible for maintaining PINCHOT ST?
PINCHOT ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PINCHOT ST and does age affect safety?
PINCHOT ST was built in 1985, making it 41 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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