AUSTIN PKWY EB
Carrying AUSTIN PKWY EB over DRAINAGE DITCH
0.50 MI SE OF WILLIAMS TR, Fort Bend, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AUSTIN PKWY EB
The AUSTIN PKWY EB bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries AUSTIN PKWY EB over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.2 meters (122 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,090 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 AUSTIN PKWY EB 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
- 1985
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 37.2 m (122 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,090 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 120800H00023004
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 AUSTIN PKWY EB 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 AUSTIN PKWY EB 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 AUSTIN PKWY EB?
AUSTIN PKWY EB in Fort Bend, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AUSTIN PKWY EB inspected?
AUSTIN PKWY EB'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 5,090 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AUSTIN PKWY EB 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 AUSTIN PKWY EB?
AUSTIN PKWY EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AUSTIN PKWY EB?
AUSTIN PKWY EB is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is AUSTIN PKWY EB and does age affect safety?
AUSTIN PKWY EB was built in 1985, making it 41 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.
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