FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GALM RD

Carrying GALM RD over CULEBRA CREEK

0.55 MI N OF FM 471, Bexar, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GALM RD

The GALM RD bridge in Bexar, Texas carries GALM RD over CULEBRA CREEK. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2023, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 14 sections, stretching 45.4 meters (149 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,090 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How GALM RD 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
GALM RD 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
15.5
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2001
Last Reconstructed
2023
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
14
Structure Length
45.4 m (149 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,090 vehicles/day
Structure Number
150150B13218001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GALM 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 GALM 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 GALM RD?

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

How often is GALM RD inspected?

GALM 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 1,090 vehicles per day.

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

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

GALM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GALM RD?

GALM RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is GALM RD and does age affect safety?

GALM RD was built in 2001, making it 25 years old and last reconstructed in 2023.

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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