FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 6715

Carrying CR 6715 over CHACON CREEK

0.5 MI W OF FM 471, Medina, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 6715

The CR 6715 bridge in Medina, Texas carries CR 6715 over CHACON CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 575 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

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

How CR 6715 compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Texas bridges
214
Bridges in Medina · 4 in Poor condition
CR 6715 20.9 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.3
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.1 m (89 ft)
Deck Width
5.8 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
575 vehicles/day
Structure Number
151630AA0195001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

CR 6715 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR 6715 against other structures in Medina 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 CR 6715?

CR 6715 in Medina, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 6715 inspected?

CR 6715'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 575 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 6715 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 6715?

CR 6715 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 6715?

CR 6715 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 6715 and does age affect safety?

CR 6715 was built in 1994, making it 32 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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