KEMPNER ST
Carrying KEMPNER ST over OYSTER CREEK
0.05 MI W OF MAIN ST, Fort Bend, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KEMPNER ST
The KEMPNER ST bridge in Fort Bend, Texas carries KEMPNER ST over OYSTER CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 8 sections, stretching 41.8 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,550 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KEMPNER ST compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 41.8 m (137 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,550 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 120800H00170001
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 fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KEMPNER ST 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 KEMPNER ST 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 KEMPNER ST?
KEMPNER ST in Fort Bend, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KEMPNER ST inspected?
KEMPNER ST'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 4,550 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KEMPNER ST 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 KEMPNER ST?
KEMPNER ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KEMPNER ST?
KEMPNER ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is KEMPNER ST and does age affect safety?
KEMPNER ST was built in 1970, making it 56 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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