FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR
Carrying FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR over RIO GRANDE RIVER
.898 M S JCT SH20/FM1088, Hudspeth, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR
The FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR bridge in Hudspeth, Texas carries FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR over RIO GRANDE RIVER. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 17 sections, stretching 155.4 meters (510 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 775 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1936
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 17
- Structure Length
- 155.4 m (510 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 775 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 241160AA8883001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR 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 FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR against other structures in Hudspeth 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 FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR?
FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR in Hudspeth, Texas has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR inspected?
FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR'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 775 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR 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 FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR?
FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR?
Ownership is not specified for FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR in the NBI.
How old is FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR and does age affect safety?
FT.HANCOCK INTL.BR was built in 1936, making it 90 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.
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