3RD STREET
Carrying 3RD STREET over SOUTH DIVERSION DITCH
3.0 MILES FROM MAIN GATE., Taylor, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 3RD STREET
The 3RD STREET bridge in Taylor, Texas carries 3RD STREET over SOUTH DIVERSION DITCH. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 3RD STREET 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFTXFNWZ00446
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
3RD STREET 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 3RD STREET against other structures in Taylor 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 3RD STREET?
3RD STREET in Taylor, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 3RD STREET inspected?
3RD STREET'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 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 3RD STREET 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 3RD STREET?
3RD STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 3RD STREET?
3RD STREET is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is 3RD STREET and does age affect safety?
3RD STREET was built in 1961, making it 65 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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