FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NE INNER LOOP

Carrying NE INNER LOOP over PECAN BRANCH

0.20 MI NW OF FM 971, Williamson, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NE INNER LOOP

The NE INNER LOOP bridge in Williamson, Texas carries NE INNER LOOP over PECAN BRANCH. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,840 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 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How NE INNER LOOP compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
1,171
Bridges in Williamson · 5 in Poor condition
NE INNER LOOP 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,840 vehicles/day
Structure Number
142460D02175001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NE INNER LOOP 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 NE INNER LOOP against other structures in Williamson 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 NE INNER LOOP?

NE INNER LOOP in Williamson, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NE INNER LOOP inspected?

NE INNER LOOP'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 4,840 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NE INNER LOOP 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 NE INNER LOOP?

NE INNER LOOP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NE INNER LOOP?

NE INNER LOOP is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NE INNER LOOP and does age affect safety?

NE INNER LOOP was built in 1988, making it 38 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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