FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

O'BRIEN ROAD

Carrying O'BRIEN ROAD over DRAW

0.3 MI N OF COMMONS ROAD, Refugio, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: O'BRIEN ROAD

The O'BRIEN ROAD bridge in Refugio, Texas carries O'BRIEN ROAD over DRAW. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 807 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 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 O'BRIEN ROAD compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
136
Bridges in Refugio · 3 in Poor condition
O'BRIEN ROAD 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
11.5 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
807 vehicles/day
Structure Number
161960AA0111001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether O'BRIEN ROAD 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 O'BRIEN ROAD against other structures in Refugio 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 O'BRIEN ROAD?

O'BRIEN ROAD in Refugio, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is O'BRIEN ROAD inspected?

O'BRIEN ROAD'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 807 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. O'BRIEN ROAD 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 O'BRIEN ROAD?

O'BRIEN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining O'BRIEN ROAD?

O'BRIEN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is O'BRIEN ROAD and does age affect safety?

O'BRIEN ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 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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