US Bridges

Kimberley LN over Bwy 8

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020325601067

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,430
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberley LN over Bwy 8 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kimberley LN over Bwy 8 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,400 by 2031. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 125 ft wide.

CarriesKimberley LN
CrossesBwy 8
Location0.6 MI S of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77604, -95.5629
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,430 (2011)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimberley LN over Bwy 8 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimberley LN over Bwy 8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Kimberley LN over Bwy 8 carry?

About 6,430 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Kimberley LN over Bwy 8?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberley LN over Bwy 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.