BASIN ROAD
Carrying BASIN ROAD over GREEN GULCH
4.6 Miles South of Basin, Brewster, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BASIN ROAD
The BASIN ROAD bridge in Brewster, Texas carries BASIN ROAD over GREEN GULCH. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BASIN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1937
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7130016P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BASIN ROAD 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 BASIN ROAD against other structures in Brewster 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 BASIN ROAD?
BASIN ROAD in Brewster, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BASIN ROAD inspected?
BASIN ROAD'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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BASIN ROAD 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 BASIN ROAD?
BASIN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BASIN ROAD?
BASIN ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is BASIN ROAD and does age affect safety?
BASIN ROAD was built in 1937, making it 89 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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