FM 791 over SMEC Haul Road
McMullen County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 791 over SMEC Haul Road in McMullen County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 35 of the 63 inventoried bridges in McMullen County rated good (55.6%); 2 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 326 ft |
| Location | 2.4 Mi. E. of SH 16 |
| NBI structure number | 151620173904170 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McMullen County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 16 over Frio River | 1954 | 5,109 | Poor |
| SH 16 over Salt Branch | 1956 | 4,179 | Fair |
| SH 16 over Frio River Relief | 1956 | 3,301 | Fair |
| SH 16 over San Miguel Creek | 1954 | 2,856 | Poor |
| SH 16 over Bruce Branch | 1954 | 2,856 | Good |
| FM 624 over Nueces River | 1964 | 2,856 | Good |
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