FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 222 SCHUELKE RD

Carrying CR 222 SCHUELKE RD over COWPEN CREEK

2.45 MI SOUTH OF SH 21, Caldwell, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 222 SCHUELKE RD

The CR 222 SCHUELKE RD bridge in Caldwell, Texas carries CR 222 SCHUELKE RD over COWPEN CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How CR 222 SCHUELKE RD compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
206
Bridges in Caldwell · 3 in Poor condition
CR 222 SCHUELKE RD 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Last Reconstructed
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
13.5 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
140280AA0111005

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 222 SCHUELKE RD 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 222 SCHUELKE RD against other structures in Caldwell 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 222 SCHUELKE RD?

CR 222 SCHUELKE RD in Caldwell, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 222 SCHUELKE RD inspected?

CR 222 SCHUELKE RD'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 222 SCHUELKE RD 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 222 SCHUELKE RD?

CR 222 SCHUELKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 222 SCHUELKE RD?

CR 222 SCHUELKE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 222 SCHUELKE RD and does age affect safety?

CR 222 SCHUELKE RD was built in 2002, making it 24 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.

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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