The TxDOT district office project development staff is the primary contact point for the local government (LG) on bridge projects and structural elements on other projects. TxDOT’s Bridge Division (BRG) develops policy, standards, manuals and guidelines for the design, construction, maintenance and inspection of the state bridge system, and administers the federal bridge funding programs in Texas. The (LGPM Guide) describes the administrative process for these programs. The provides information pertaining to policies and guidelines for the development of bridge projects.

TxDOT performs routine inspections on all publicly-owned vehicular bridges at regular intervals not to exceed 24 months, or not to exceed 48 months when adhering to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval criteria. Bridges requiring an underwater inspection are inspected at regular intervals not to exceed 60 months, or not to exceed 72 months when adhering to FHWA underwater criteria. Fracture critical members are inspected at regular intervals not to exceed 24 months. If the structure is owned by a LG, it is the responsibility of the LG to provide traffic control during bridge inspection operations. TxDOT will provide all equipment and engineering expertise necessary for performing bridge inspections.