FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RM 1826

Carrying RM 1826 over LITTLE BEAR CREEK

0.6 MI S OF TRAVIS C/L, Hays, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RM 1826

The RM 1826 bridge in Hays, Texas carries RM 1826 over LITTLE BEAR CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,091 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

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

How RM 1826 compares

▼ 4.7
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Texas bridges
272
Bridges in Hays · 1 in Poor condition
RM 1826 23.6 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
10.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,091 vehicles/day
Structure Number
141060175402002

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RM 1826 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 RM 1826 against other structures in Hays 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 RM 1826?

RM 1826 in Hays, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RM 1826 inspected?

RM 1826'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 6,091 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RM 1826 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 RM 1826?

RM 1826 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RM 1826?

RM 1826 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RM 1826 and does age affect safety?

RM 1826 was built in 1990, making it 36 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

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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