FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EMILE ST

Carrying EMILE ST over JAPHET CREEK

0.10 MI S OF CLINTON DR, Harris, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EMILE ST

The EMILE ST bridge in Harris, Texas carries EMILE ST over JAPHET CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 8 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.5 metric tons.

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

How EMILE ST compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Texas bridges
4,030
Bridges in Harris · 18 in Poor condition
EMILE ST 14.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
30.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
5.4
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
14.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121020B22385144

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

EMILE ST 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 EMILE ST against other structures in Harris 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 EMILE ST?

EMILE ST in Harris, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EMILE ST inspected?

EMILE 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 1,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EMILE ST 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 EMILE ST?

EMILE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EMILE ST?

EMILE ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is EMILE ST and does age affect safety?

EMILE ST was built in 1991, making it 35 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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