(a) This section applies to any governmental entity of this state that is authorized by law to construct or maintain a public road and that:
(1) constructs or rehabilitates a bridge;
(2) proposes to assume responsibility for a bridge constructed or rehabilitated by another person; or
(3) issues a permit for the construction or rehabilitation of a bridge by another person.
(b) Before the 31st day after the date the construction or rehabilitation of the bridge is completed, the governmental entity shall submit to the department a copy of the final structural design plans for the bridge.
(c) The department shall use information submitted under Subsection (b) as necessary in seeking to comply with 23 C.F.R. Part 650, Subpart C.