US Bridges

IH 69/US 59 SB FR over Beasley Branch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800002712154

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69/US 59 SB FR over Beasley Branch is a concrete slab carrying IH 69/US 59 SB FR over Beasley Branch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 69/US 59 SB FR
CrossesBeasley Branch
Location0.30 MI E of SH 36
RouteInterstate 69
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53263, -95.80316
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,640 (2012)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69/US 59 SB FR over Beasley Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69/US 59 SB FR over Beasley Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69/US 59 SB FR over Beasley Branch carry?

About 2,640 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 69/US 59 SB FR over Beasley Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69/US 59 SB FR over Beasley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.