FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FM 125

Carrying FM 125 over FRAZIER CREEK RELIEF

4.30 MI E OF SH 43, Cass, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FM 125

The FM 125 bridge in Cass, Texas carries FM 125 over FRAZIER CREEK RELIEF. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 344 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 24.1 metric tons.

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

How FM 125 compares

▼ 4.2
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Texas bridges
145
Bridges in Cass
FM 125 24.1 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.2
Serviceability /30
23.2
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
12.9 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
344 vehicles/day
Structure Number
190340054609017

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FM 125 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 FM 125 against other structures in Cass 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 FM 125?

FM 125 in Cass, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FM 125 inspected?

FM 125'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 344 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 125 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 FM 125?

FM 125 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FM 125?

FM 125 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FM 125 and does age affect safety?

FM 125 was built in 1959, making it 67 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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