FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHERWOOD FOREST RD

Carrying SHERWOOD FOREST RD over AIKEN CREEK

0.7 MI SW OF US 59, Bowie, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHERWOOD FOREST RD

The SHERWOOD FOREST RD bridge in Bowie, Texas carries SHERWOOD FOREST RD over AIKEN CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.8 meters (111 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 309 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 30.8 metric tons.

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

How SHERWOOD FOREST RD compares

▲ 2.5
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Texas bridges
331
Bridges in Bowie · 2 in Poor condition
SHERWOOD FOREST RD 30.8 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.3
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.8 m (111 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
309 vehicles/day
Structure Number
190190AA0503002

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

SHERWOOD FOREST RD 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 SHERWOOD FOREST RD against other structures in Bowie 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 SHERWOOD FOREST RD?

SHERWOOD FOREST RD in Bowie, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SHERWOOD FOREST RD inspected?

SHERWOOD FOREST RD'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 309 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHERWOOD FOREST RD 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 SHERWOOD FOREST RD?

SHERWOOD FOREST RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHERWOOD FOREST RD?

SHERWOOD FOREST RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SHERWOOD FOREST RD and does age affect safety?

SHERWOOD FOREST RD was built in 1979, making it 47 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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