US Bridges

I 69 / US 59 NB FR over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 3.30 MI NE of FM 360 · Structure no. 120800008909220

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,030
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 69 / US 59 NB FR over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 69 / US 59 NB FR over Cottonwood 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 3,030 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 69 / US 59 NB FR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.30 MI NE of FM 360
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50928, -95.89741
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,030 (2019)
Projected traffic3,818 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 I 69 / US 59 NB FR over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is I 69 / US 59 NB FR over Cottonwood 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 I 69 / US 59 NB FR over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,030 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 69 / US 59 NB FR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I 69 / US 59 NB FR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.