FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 40

Carrying CR 40 over DRAINAGE DITCH

0.85 MI W OF BUS 44, Nueces, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 40

The CR 40 bridge in Nueces, Texas carries CR 40 over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 652 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 CR 40 compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
528
Bridges in Nueces · 4 in Poor condition
CR 40 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2005
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
39.6 m (130 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
652 vehicles/day
Structure Number
161780AA0222001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 40 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 CR 40 against other structures in Nueces 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 40?

CR 40 in Nueces, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 40 inspected?

CR 40'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 652 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 40 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 CR 40?

CR 40 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 40?

CR 40 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 40 and does age affect safety?

CR 40 was built in 2005, making it 21 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

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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