OLD RICHMOND RD
Carrying OLD RICHMOND RD over RED GULLY
0.55 MI E OF FM 1464, Fort Bend, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD RICHMOND RD
The OLD RICHMOND RD bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries OLD RICHMOND RD over RED GULLY. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 890 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD RICHMOND RD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 55.5 m (182 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.8 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 890 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 120800AA0258001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD RICHMOND RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD RICHMOND RD against other structures in Fort Bend and across Texas. Texas bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD RICHMOND RD?
OLD RICHMOND RD in Fort Bend, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD RICHMOND RD inspected?
OLD RICHMOND RD'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 890 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD RICHMOND RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD RICHMOND RD?
OLD RICHMOND RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD RICHMOND RD?
OLD RICHMOND RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD RICHMOND RD and does age affect safety?
OLD RICHMOND RD was built in 1984, making it 42 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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