FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OBERRENDER RD

Carrying OBERRENDER RD over FAIRCHILDS CREEK

1.60 MI SE OF SH 36, Fort Bend, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: OBERRENDER RD

The OBERRENDER RD bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries OBERRENDER RD over FAIRCHILDS CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 190 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How OBERRENDER RD compares

796
Bridges in Fort Bend · 21 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
29.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
14.8
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
190 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120800AA0725001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

OBERRENDER RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare OBERRENDER RD against other structures in Fort Bend and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for OBERRENDER RD?

OBERRENDER RD in Fort Bend, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OBERRENDER RD inspected?

OBERRENDER 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 190 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OBERRENDER RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for OBERRENDER RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for OBERRENDER RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining OBERRENDER RD?

OBERRENDER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OBERRENDER RD and does age affect safety?

OBERRENDER RD was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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