US Bridges

IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Seaborne Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800002712545

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Seaborne Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Seaborne Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 69 / US 59 Nbfr
CrossesSeaborne Creek
Location0.7 MI W of SH 36
RouteInterstate 69
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53134, -95.82027
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2013)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 / US 59 Nbfr over Seaborne Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Seaborne 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Seaborne Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Seaborne Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 / US 59 Nbfr over Seaborne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.