FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRAZOS ST

Carrying BRAZOS ST over HORDS CREEK DRAW

BRAZOS ST @ MESQUITE ST, Coleman, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRAZOS ST

The BRAZOS ST bridge in Coleman, Texas carries BRAZOS ST over HORDS CREEK DRAW. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 220 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. 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 BRAZOS ST compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
150
Bridges in Coleman · 5 in Poor condition
BRAZOS ST 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
220 vehicles/day
Structure Number
230420B00030001

How to read this record

BRAZOS ST 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 BRAZOS ST against other structures in Coleman 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 BRAZOS ST?

BRAZOS ST in Coleman, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRAZOS ST inspected?

BRAZOS ST'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 220 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRAZOS ST 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 BRAZOS ST?

BRAZOS ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRAZOS ST?

BRAZOS ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BRAZOS ST and does age affect safety?

BRAZOS ST 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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