FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN

Carrying KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN over HL&P COOLING WATER CANAL

0.1 MI NE OF WATER ST, Harris, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN

The KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN bridge in Harris, Texas carries KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN over HL&P COOLING WATER CANAL. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
4,030
Bridges in Harris · 18 in Poor condition
KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121020DD0090001

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN 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 KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN 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 KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN?

KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN in Harris, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN inspected?

KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN'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 750 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN 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 KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN?

KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN?

KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN and does age affect safety?

KNIGHTS BRIDGE LN was built in 2005, making it 21 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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