US Bridges

Spur 10 over IH 69/US 59

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 4.03 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800008909002

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 10 over IH 69/US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 10 over IH 69/US 59 in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 21 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2035. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpur 10
CrossesIH 69/US 59
Location4.03 MI W of SH 36
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52343, -95.87379
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2015)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 10 over IH 69/US 59 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Spur 10 over IH 69/US 59 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 2022.

How much traffic does Spur 10 over IH 69/US 59 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Spur 10 over IH 69/US 59?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 10 over IH 69/US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.