US Bridges

Kempner Street over Oyster Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Main Street · Structure no. 120800H00170001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
137 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kempner Street over Oyster Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kempner Street over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKempner Street
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62068, -95.63409
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kempner Street over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kempner Street over Oyster Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Kempner Street over Oyster Creek carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Kempner Street over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kempner Street over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.