FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S GULF ST

Carrying S GULF ST over LATTAS CREEK

0.2 MI S OF SH 44, Jim Wells, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S GULF ST

The S GULF ST bridge in Jim Wells, Texas carries S GULF ST over LATTAS CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 525 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 6/9. 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How S GULF ST compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
187
Bridges in Jim Wells · 3 in Poor condition
S GULF ST 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
28.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
525 vehicles/day
Structure Number
161260B00580001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S GULF ST 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 S GULF ST against other structures in Jim Wells 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 S GULF ST?

S GULF ST in Jim Wells, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S GULF ST inspected?

S GULF ST'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 525 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S GULF ST 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 S GULF ST?

S GULF ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S GULF ST?

S GULF ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is S GULF ST and does age affect safety?

S GULF ST was built in 1950, making it 76 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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