US Bridges

IH 69 SB Ml over Cottonwood Church Rd.

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3 MI W of SH36 · Structure no. 120800002712542

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,685
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB Ml over Cottonwood Church Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB Ml over Cottonwood Church Rd. in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,685 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,959 by 2039. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 SB Ml
CrossesCottonwood Church Rd.
Location3 MI W of SH36
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5327, -95.86021
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,685 (2019)
Projected traffic21,959 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 SB Ml over Cottonwood Church Rd. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 SB Ml over Cottonwood Church Rd. 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 IH 69 SB Ml over Cottonwood Church Rd. carry?

About 15,685 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB Ml over Cottonwood Church Rd.?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB Ml over Cottonwood Church Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.