US Bridges

IH 69 SB Ml over Coon Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 4 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800002712544

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,873
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 SB Ml over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 SB Ml over Coon Creek 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 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 14,873 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,900 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesIH 69 SB Ml
CrossesCoon Creek
Location4 MI W of SH 36
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52583, -95.8713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,873 (2017)
Projected traffic65,900 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 SB Ml over Coon Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 69 SB Ml over Coon 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 SB Ml over Coon Creek carry?

About 14,873 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 SB Ml over Coon Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 SB Ml over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.