FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 32 (FM 796 ROW)

Carrying CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) over DRAW

0.01 MI E OF FM 796, San Patricio, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 32 (FM 796 ROW)

The CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) bridge in San Patricio, Texas carries CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) over DRAW. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 730 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 32 (FM 796 ROW) compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
235
Bridges in San Patricio · 4 in Poor condition
CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
17.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
730 vehicles/day
Structure Number
162050202601004

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) 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 32 (FM 796 ROW) against other structures in San Patricio 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 32 (FM 796 ROW)?

CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) in San Patricio, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) inspected?

CR 32 (FM 796 ROW)'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 730 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) 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 CR 32 (FM 796 ROW)?

CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 32 (FM 796 ROW)?

CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) and does age affect safety?

CR 32 (FM 796 ROW) was built in 1968, making it 58 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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