US Bridges

Bw 8 NB over Kempwood Drive

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.75 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 121020325601171

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
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 NB over Kempwood Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over Kempwood Drive in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 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 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 NB
CrossesKempwood Drive
Location3.75 MI S of US 290
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8227, -95.56364
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,500 (2011)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Bw 8 NB over Kempwood Drive built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bw 8 NB over Kempwood Drive 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB over Kempwood Drive carry?

About 43,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB 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 83 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB over Kempwood Drive?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.