FM 38 over N Sulphur River
Delta County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 38 over N Sulphur River in Delta County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 261 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 99 inventoried bridges in Delta County rated fair (41.4%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 349 ft |
| Location | 1.20 Mi N of FM 128 |
| NBI structure number | 010600074903018 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 6: scour evaluation not yet made |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Delta County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 24 NB over Barnett Creek | 2018 | 6,354 | Good |
| SH 24 over Draw | 1930 | 5,695 | Fair |
| SH 24 over Barnett Creek | 2016 | 5,695 | Good |
| SH 24 over Jernigan Creek Relief #2 | 2016 | 5,190 | Good |
| SH 24 over Jernigan Creek Relief #1 | 2016 | 5,190 | Good |
| SH 24 over Jernigan Creek | 2016 | 5,190 | Fair |
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