FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BULVERDE RD

Carrying BULVERDE RD over DRAW

1.50 MI SE OF US 281, Bexar, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BULVERDE RD

The BULVERDE RD bridge in Bexar, Texas carries BULVERDE RD over DRAW. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,231 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 35.4 metric tons.

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

How BULVERDE RD compares

▲ 7.1
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Texas bridges
2,343
Bridges in Bexar · 5 in Poor condition
BULVERDE RD 35.4 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
35.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Last Reconstructed
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,231 vehicles/day
Structure Number
150150AA0432006

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BULVERDE 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 BULVERDE RD against other structures in Bexar 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 BULVERDE RD?

BULVERDE RD in Bexar, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BULVERDE RD inspected?

BULVERDE 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 13,231 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BULVERDE 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 BULVERDE RD?

BULVERDE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BULVERDE RD?

BULVERDE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BULVERDE RD and does age affect safety?

BULVERDE RD was built in 1988, making it 38 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.