FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOWEN DR

Carrying BOWEN DR over DRAW

1.00 MI W OF OLD TEZEL, Bexar, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOWEN DR

The BOWEN DR bridge in Bexar, Texas carries BOWEN DR over DRAW. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 820 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How BOWEN DR compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
2,343
Bridges in Bexar · 5 in Poor condition
BOWEN DR 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
25.6
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
12.1 m (40 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
820 vehicles/day
Structure Number
150150B03773001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOWEN DR 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 BOWEN DR 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 BOWEN DR?

BOWEN DR in Bexar, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BOWEN DR inspected?

BOWEN DR'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 820 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOWEN DR 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 BOWEN DR?

BOWEN DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOWEN DR?

BOWEN DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BOWEN DR and does age affect safety?

BOWEN DR was built in 1981, making it 45 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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