FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HUNTER ROAD

Carrying HUNTER ROAD over PURGATORY CREEK RELIEF

0.5 MI N OF RM 12, Hays, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HUNTER ROAD

The HUNTER ROAD bridge in Hays, Texas carries HUNTER ROAD over PURGATORY CREEK RELIEF. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,921 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 HUNTER ROAD compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
272
Bridges in Hays · 1 in Poor condition
HUNTER ROAD 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2014
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
21.4 m (70 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,921 vehicles/day
Structure Number
141060229301004

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HUNTER ROAD 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 HUNTER ROAD 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 HUNTER ROAD?

HUNTER ROAD in Hays, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HUNTER ROAD inspected?

HUNTER ROAD'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 7,921 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HUNTER ROAD 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 HUNTER ROAD?

HUNTER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HUNTER ROAD?

HUNTER ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HUNTER ROAD and does age affect safety?

HUNTER ROAD was built in 2014, making it 12 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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