FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FM 2001

Carrying FM 2001 over DRAW

6.8 MI E OF IH 35, Hays, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FM 2001

The FM 2001 bridge in Hays, Texas carries FM 2001 over DRAW. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,511 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How FM 2001 compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
272
Bridges in Hays · 1 in Poor condition
FM 2001 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
15.0 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,511 vehicles/day
Structure Number
141060177602003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM 2001 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 FM 2001 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 FM 2001?

FM 2001 in Hays, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FM 2001 inspected?

FM 2001'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 4,511 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 2001 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 FM 2001?

FM 2001 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FM 2001?

FM 2001 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FM 2001 and does age affect safety?

FM 2001 was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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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