FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Knight Rd NB

Carrying Knight Rd NB over Brazos Rvr Auth Canal

0.00 Mi. N of McKeever Rd, Fort Bend, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Knight Rd NB

The Knight Rd NB bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries Knight Rd NB over Brazos Rvr Auth Canal. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 136 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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How Knight Rd NB compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
796
Bridges in Fort Bend · 21 in Poor condition
Knight Rd NB 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
136 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120800AA0997005

Condition Analysis

  • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Knight Rd NB 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 Knight Rd NB 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 Knight Rd NB?

Knight Rd NB in Fort Bend, Texas has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Knight Rd NB inspected?

Knight Rd NB'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 136 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for Knight Rd NB?

Knight Rd NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Knight Rd NB?

Knight Rd NB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Knight Rd NB and does age affect safety?

Knight Rd NB was built in 2022, making it 4 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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