Bw 8 SB over Kempwood Drive
GoodHarris County, Texas · 3.75 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 121020325601170
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 264 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43,500
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Bw 8 SB over Kempwood Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 SB over Kempwood Drive in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 35 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 43,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2031. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 72 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 SB over Kempwood Drive built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Bw 8 SB over Kempwood Drive 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Bw 8 SB over Kempwood Drive carry?
About 43,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 SB over Kempwood Drive?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 SB over Kempwood Drive?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.