US Bridges

IH 69 Nbfr over Oyster Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002712301

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Nbfr over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 69 Nbfr over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,150 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 Nbfr
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of SH 6
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60168, -95.61856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2012)
Projected traffic20,150 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 Nbfr over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 Nbfr over Oyster Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 Nbfr over Oyster Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Nbfr over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Nbfr over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.