CARMEL HILLS DR
Carrying CARMEL HILLS DR over BELDON HOLLOW
1.80 MI SE OF FM 534, Live Oak, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CARMEL HILLS DR
The CARMEL HILLS DR bridge in Live Oak, Texas carries CARMEL HILLS DR over BELDON HOLLOW. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 315 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 6.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CARMEL HILLS DR compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 315 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 161490AA0271001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
CARMEL HILLS DR 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 CARMEL HILLS DR against other structures in Live Oak 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 CARMEL HILLS DR?
CARMEL HILLS DR in Live Oak, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CARMEL HILLS DR inspected?
CARMEL HILLS 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 315 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CARMEL HILLS DR 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 CARMEL HILLS DR?
CARMEL HILLS DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CARMEL HILLS DR?
CARMEL HILLS DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CARMEL HILLS DR and does age affect safety?
CARMEL HILLS DR was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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.
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