US Bridges

IH 69 Sbml over Oyster Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.28 MI NE of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002712598

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
84,314
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 69 Sbml over Oyster Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 69 Sbml over Oyster Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 84,314 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 69 Sbml
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.28 MI NE of SH 6
RouteInterstate 69
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60152, -95.61898
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,314 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 69 Sbml over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 69 Sbml 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 Sbml over Oyster Creek carry?

About 84,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 69 Sbml over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 69 Sbml over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.