US Bridges

US 59 Efr over Coon Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 4.00 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800008909200

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,240
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Efr over Coon Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 59 Efr over Coon Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 Efr
CrossesCoon Creek
Location4.00 MI W of SH 36
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52459, -95.87111
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2012)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 US 59 Efr over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 Efr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 Efr over Coon Creek carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Efr over Coon Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Efr over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.