FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RR 1

Carrying RR 1 over WILLIAMS CREEK

0.3 MI W OF US 290, Blanco, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RR 1

The RR 1 bridge in Blanco, Texas carries RR 1 over WILLIAMS CREEK. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 337 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.

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

How RR 1 compares

▲ 3.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Texas bridges
63
Bridges in Blanco
RR 1 31.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.8
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1924
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
30.2 m (99 ft)
Deck Width
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
337 vehicles/day
Structure Number
140160011316009

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RR 1 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 RR 1 against other structures in Blanco 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 RR 1?

RR 1 in Blanco, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RR 1 inspected?

RR 1'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 337 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RR 1 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RR 1?

RR 1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RR 1?

RR 1 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RR 1 and does age affect safety?

RR 1 was built in 1924, making it 102 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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